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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,141.89, 321,676.34 and 139,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,141.89, 321,676.34 and 139,223.51 is: 209,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,141.89 : 321,676.34 = 139,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,141.89/321,676.34 = 139,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,141.89x = 321,676.34 × 139,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,141.89x = 44,784,906,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,906,834.25/214,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,136.60

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