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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,214.46, 321,098.88 and 71,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,214.46, 321,098.88 and 71,954.16 is: 107,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,214.46 : 321,098.88 = 71,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,214.46/321,098.88 = 71,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,214.46x = 321,098.88 × 71,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,214.46x = 23,104,400,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,400,187.34/214,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,856.40

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