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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,933.92, 320,427.86 and 146,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,933.92, 320,427.86 and 146,305.68 is: 219,135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,933.92 : 320,427.86 = 146,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,933.92/320,427.86 = 146,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,933.92x = 320,427.86 × 146,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,933.92x = 46,880,414,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,880,414,918.85/213,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,135.03

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