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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,892.04, 322,226.80 and 96,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,892.04, 322,226.80 and 96,461.40 is: 144,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,892.04 : 322,226.80 = 96,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,892.04/322,226.80 = 96,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,892.04x = 322,226.80 × 96,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,892.04x = 31,082,448,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,448,245.52/214,892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,642.16

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