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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,695.36, 295,792.23 and 166,130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,695.36, 295,792.23 and 166,130.31 is: 228,882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,695.36 : 295,792.23 = 166,130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,695.36/295,792.23 = 166,130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,695.36x = 295,792.23 × 166,130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,695.36x = 49,140,054,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,054,865.49/214,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,882.71

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