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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,896.06, 322,232.82 and 96,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,896.06, 322,232.82 and 96,465.42 is: 144,648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,896.06 : 322,232.82 = 96,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,896.06/322,232.82 = 96,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,896.06x = 322,232.82 × 96,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,896.06x = 31,084,324,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,084,324,319.08/214,896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,648.18

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