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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,881.32, 322,211.25 and 96,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,881.32, 322,211.25 and 96,451.16 is: 144,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,881.32 : 322,211.25 = 96,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,881.32/322,211.25 = 96,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,881.32x = 322,211.25 × 96,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,881.32x = 31,077,647,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077,647,216.49/214,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,627.03

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