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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,281.96, 321,274.68 and 94,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,281.96, 321,274.68 and 94,281.24 is: 141,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,281.96 : 321,274.68 = 94,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,281.96/321,274.68 = 94,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,281.96x = 321,274.68 × 94,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,281.96x = 30,290,175,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290,175,211.00/214,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,356.63

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