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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,996.75, 303,599.16 and 119,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,996.75, 303,599.16 and 119,394.75 is: 164,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,996.75 : 303,599.16 = 119,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,996.75/303,599.16 = 119,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,996.75x = 303,599.16 × 119,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,996.75x = 36,248,145,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248,145,808.41/219,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,766.73

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