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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,673.96, 322,124.34 and 155,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,673.96, 322,124.34 and 155,994.68 is: 234,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,673.96 : 322,124.34 = 155,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,673.96/322,124.34 = 155,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,673.96x = 322,124.34 × 155,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,673.96x = 50,249,683,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,249,683,338.51/214,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,074.42

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