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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,369.04, 321,332.76 and 144,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,369.04, 321,332.76 and 144,268.40 is: 216,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,369.04 : 321,332.76 = 144,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,369.04/321,332.76 = 144,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,369.04x = 321,332.76 × 144,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,369.04x = 46,358,163,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,163,152.78/214,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,254.00

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