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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,220.72, 321,419.22 and 94,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,220.72, 321,419.22 and 94,215.92 is: 141,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,220.72 : 321,419.22 = 94,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,220.72/321,419.22 = 94,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,220.72x = 321,419.22 × 94,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,220.72x = 30,282,807,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282,807,517.98/214,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,362.64

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