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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,099.71, 295,291.28 and 146,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,099.71, 295,291.28 and 146,171.43 is: 201,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,099.71 : 295,291.28 = 146,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,099.71/295,291.28 = 146,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,099.71x = 295,291.28 × 146,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,099.71x = 43,163,147,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,147,933.27/214,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,603.02

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