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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,225.62, 321,021.71 and 202,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,225.62, 321,021.71 and 202,243.62 is: 303,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,225.62 : 321,021.71 = 202,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,225.62/321,021.71 = 202,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,225.62x = 321,021.71 × 202,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,225.62x = 64,924,592,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,592,728.99/214,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,066.42

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