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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,854.42, 295,068.96 and 146,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,854.42, 295,068.96 and 146,012.66 is: 201,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,854.42 : 295,068.96 = 146,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,854.42/295,068.96 = 146,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,854.42x = 295,068.96 × 146,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,854.42x = 43,083,803,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,803,733.03/213,854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,463.24

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