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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,663.64, 296,371.91 and 138,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,663.64, 296,371.91 and 138,210.98 is: 190,818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,663.64 : 296,371.91 = 138,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,663.64/296,371.91 = 138,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,663.64x = 296,371.91 × 138,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,663.64x = 40,961,850,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,961,850,989.24/214,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,818.77

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