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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,855.42, 295,070.33 and 146,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,855.42, 295,070.33 and 146,013.68 is: 201,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,855.42 : 295,070.33 = 146,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,855.42/295,070.33 = 146,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,855.42x = 295,070.33 × 146,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,855.42x = 43,084,302,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084,302,536.69/213,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,464.63

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