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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,425.72, 295,713.87 and 133,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,425.72, 295,713.87 and 133,860.72 is: 184,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,425.72 : 295,713.87 = 133,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,425.72/295,713.87 = 133,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,425.72x = 295,713.87 × 133,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,425.72x = 39,584,471,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,584,471,552.19/214,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,606.92

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