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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,249.28, 295,781.76 and 146,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,249.28, 295,781.76 and 146,368.32 is: 202,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,249.28 : 295,781.76 = 146,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,249.28/295,781.76 = 146,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,249.28x = 295,781.76 × 146,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,249.28x = 43,293,079,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,079,297.84/214,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,068.73

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