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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,787.86, 322,221.44 and 70,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,787.86, 322,221.44 and 70,701.82 is: 106,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,787.86 : 322,221.44 = 70,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,787.86/322,221.44 = 70,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,787.86x = 322,221.44 × 70,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,787.86x = 22,781,641,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,641,622.22/214,787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,065.78

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