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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,307.74, 295,069.92 and 163,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,307.74, 295,069.92 and 163,156.24 is: 224,641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,307.74 : 295,069.92 = 163,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,307.74/295,069.92 = 163,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,307.74x = 295,069.92 × 163,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,307.74x = 48,142,498,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142,498,684.30/214,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,641.90

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