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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,465.80, 321,698.70 and 148,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,465.80, 321,698.70 and 148,110.60 is: 222,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,465.80 : 321,698.70 = 148,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,465.80/321,698.70 = 148,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,465.80x = 321,698.70 × 148,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,465.80x = 47,646,987,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,646,987,476.22/214,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,165.90

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