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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,112.48, 321,168.72 and 89,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,112.48, 321,168.72 and 89,385.44 is: 134,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,112.48 : 321,168.72 = 89,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,112.48/321,168.72 = 89,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,112.48x = 321,168.72 × 89,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,112.48x = 28,707,807,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707,807,351.44/214,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,078.16

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