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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,221.75, 295,502.90 and 133,610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,221.75, 295,502.90 and 133,610.55 is: 184,305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,221.75 : 295,502.90 = 133,610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,221.75/295,502.90 = 133,610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,221.75x = 295,502.90 × 133,610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,221.75x = 39,482,304,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482,304,327.54/214,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,305.77

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