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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,444.02, 314,046.96 and 142,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,444.02, 314,046.96 and 142,964.62 is: 214,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,444.02 : 314,046.96 = 142,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,444.02/314,046.96 = 142,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,444.02x = 314,046.96 × 142,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,444.02x = 44,897,604,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,604,298.56/209,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,365.65

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