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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,462.73, 296,035.19 and 146,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,462.73, 296,035.19 and 146,430.89 is: 202,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,462.73 : 296,035.19 = 146,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,462.73/296,035.19 = 146,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,462.73x = 296,035.19 × 146,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,462.73x = 43,348,696,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,696,343.02/214,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,126.94

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