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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,047.48, 295,273.55 and 132,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,047.48, 295,273.55 and 132,349.64 is: 182,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,047.48 : 295,273.55 = 132,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,047.48/295,273.55 = 132,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,047.48x = 295,273.55 × 132,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,047.48x = 39,079,346,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079,346,898.53/214,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,573.26

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