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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,614.20, 320,140.99 and 157,190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,614.20, 320,140.99 and 157,190.11 is: 235,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,614.20 : 320,140.99 = 157,190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,614.20/320,140.99 = 157,190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,614.20x = 320,140.99 × 157,190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,614.20x = 50,322,997,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322,997,433.61/213,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,578.90

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