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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,228.12, 295,754.26 and 146,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,228.12, 295,754.26 and 146,346.84 is: 202,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,228.12 : 295,754.26 = 146,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,228.12/295,754.26 = 146,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,228.12x = 295,754.26 × 146,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,228.12x = 43,282,701,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282,701,367.54/214,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,040.24

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