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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,789.96, 322,094.70 and 81,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,789.96, 322,094.70 and 81,596.68 is: 122,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,789.96 : 322,094.70 = 81,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,789.96/322,094.70 = 81,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,789.96x = 322,094.70 × 81,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,789.96x = 26,281,858,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,858,165.60/214,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,360.74

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