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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,425.86, 295,903.28 and 132,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,425.86, 295,903.28 and 132,732.52 is: 183,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,425.86 : 295,903.28 = 132,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,425.86/295,903.28 = 132,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,425.86x = 295,903.28 × 132,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,425.86x = 39,275,988,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275,988,030.67/214,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,168.15

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