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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,612.76, 322,235.14 and 120,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,612.76, 322,235.14 and 120,028.26 is: 180,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,612.76 : 322,235.14 = 120,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,612.76/322,235.14 = 120,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,612.76x = 322,235.14 × 120,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,612.76x = 38,677,323,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,677,323,165.06/214,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,219.12

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