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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,941.91, 295,060.47 and 137,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,941.91, 295,060.47 and 137,473.45 is: 189,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,941.91 : 295,060.47 = 137,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,941.91/295,060.47 = 137,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,941.91x = 295,060.47 × 137,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,941.91x = 40,562,981,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,981,949.35/213,941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,598.11

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