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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,580.21, 296,106.89 and 134,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,580.21, 296,106.89 and 134,002.89 is: 184,915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,580.21 : 296,106.89 = 134,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,580.21/296,106.89 = 134,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,580.21x = 296,106.89 × 134,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,580.21x = 39,679,178,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,679,178,338.90/214,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,915.37

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