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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,042.46, 295,377.99 and 123,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,042.46, 295,377.99 and 123,398.06 is: 170,288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,042.46 : 295,377.99 = 123,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,042.46/295,377.99 = 123,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,042.46x = 295,377.99 × 123,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,042.46x = 36,449,070,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449,070,932.70/214,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,288.97

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