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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,982.92, 294,982.02 and 162,906.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,982.92, 294,982.02 and 162,906.75 is: 224,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,982.92 : 294,982.02 = 162,906.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,982.92/294,982.02 = 162,906.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,982.92x = 294,982.02 × 162,906.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,982.92x = 48,054,562,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054,562,186.64/213,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,571.95

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