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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,933.70, 322,744.80 and 170,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,933.70, 322,744.80 and 170,926.40 is: 256,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,933.70 : 322,744.80 = 170,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,933.70/322,744.80 = 170,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,933.70x = 322,744.80 × 170,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,933.70x = 55,165,606,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,606,782.72/214,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,663.37

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