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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,702.92, 296,568.90 and 163,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,702.92, 296,568.90 and 163,404 is: 225,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,702.92 : 296,568.90 = 163,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,702.92/296,568.90 = 163,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,702.92x = 296,568.90 × 163,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,702.92x = 48,460,544,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460,544,535.60/214,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,709.76

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