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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,774.02, 322,271.58 and 88,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,774.02, 322,271.58 and 88,507.56 is: 132,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,774.02 : 322,271.58 = 88,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,774.02/322,271.58 = 88,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,774.02x = 322,271.58 × 88,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,774.02x = 28,523,471,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523,471,203.14/214,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,806.90

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