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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,651.06, 296,158.08 and 134,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,651.06, 296,158.08 and 134,160.28 is: 185,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,651.06 : 296,158.08 = 134,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,651.06/296,158.08 = 134,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,651.06x = 296,158.08 × 134,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,651.06x = 39,732,650,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,650,937.06/214,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,103.45

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