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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,007.24, 320,294.62 and 211,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,007.24, 320,294.62 and 211,175.08 is: 316,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,007.24 : 320,294.62 = 211,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,007.24/320,294.62 = 211,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,007.24x = 320,294.62 × 211,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,007.24x = 67,638,242,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,638,242,002.07/214,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,055.86

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