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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,673.04, 321,338.88 and 147,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,673.04, 321,338.88 and 147,721.68 is: 221,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,673.04 : 321,338.88 = 147,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,673.04/321,338.88 = 147,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,673.04x = 321,338.88 × 147,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,673.04x = 47,468,719,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468,719,202.92/214,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,121.01

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