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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,304.92, 321,391.74 and 148,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,304.92, 321,391.74 and 148,170.04 is: 222,209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,304.92 : 321,391.74 = 148,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,304.92/321,391.74 = 148,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,304.92x = 321,391.74 × 148,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,304.92x = 47,620,626,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,626,971.47/214,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,209.68

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