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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,462.72, 295,764.90 and 133,897.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,462.72, 295,764.90 and 133,897.72 is: 184,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,462.72 : 295,764.90 = 133,897.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,462.72/295,764.90 = 133,897.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,462.72x = 295,764.90 × 133,897.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,462.72x = 39,602,245,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,602,245,766.03/214,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,657.95

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