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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,101.72, 295,294.04 and 146,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,101.72, 295,294.04 and 146,173.44 is: 201,605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,101.72 : 295,294.04 = 146,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,101.72/295,294.04 = 146,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,101.72x = 295,294.04 × 146,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,101.72x = 43,164,145,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164,145,638.30/214,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,605.79

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