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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,657.32, 296,333.70 and 134,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,657.32, 296,333.70 and 134,129.48 is: 185,165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,657.32 : 296,333.70 = 134,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,657.32/296,333.70 = 134,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,657.32x = 296,333.70 × 134,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,657.32x = 39,747,085,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,747,085,087.48/214,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,165.29

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