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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,427.24, 295,715.92 and 133,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,427.24, 295,715.92 and 133,862.24 is: 184,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,427.24 : 295,715.92 = 133,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,427.24/295,715.92 = 133,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,427.24x = 295,715.92 × 133,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,427.24x = 39,585,195,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,195,454.86/214,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,608.99

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