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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,926.40, 322,454.40 and 115,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,926.40, 322,454.40 and 115,134.40 is: 172,736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,926.40 : 322,454.40 = 115,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,926.40/322,454.40 = 115,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,926.40x = 322,454.40 × 115,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,926.40x = 37,125,593,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,125,593,871.36/214,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,736.31

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