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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,426.44, 295,811.46 and 133,873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,426.44, 295,811.46 and 133,873.83 is: 184,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,426.44 : 295,811.46 = 133,873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,426.44/295,811.46 = 133,873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,426.44x = 295,811.46 × 133,873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,426.44x = 39,601,413,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,601,413,108.09/214,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,685.31

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