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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,755.03, 296,510.22 and 134,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,755.03, 296,510.22 and 134,218.76 is: 185,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,755.03 : 296,510.22 = 134,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,755.03/296,510.22 = 134,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,755.03x = 296,510.22 × 134,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,755.03x = 39,797,232,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,232,573.18/214,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,314.55

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