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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,050.76, 319,774.37 and 138,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,050.76, 319,774.37 and 138,555.88 is: 206,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,050.76 : 319,774.37 = 138,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,050.76/319,774.37 = 138,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,050.76x = 319,774.37 × 138,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,050.76x = 44,306,619,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,306,619,236.80/214,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,991.18

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