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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,937.60, 322,406.40 and 136,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,937.60, 322,406.40 and 136,140.80 is: 204,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,937.60 : 322,406.40 = 136,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,937.60/322,406.40 = 136,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,937.60x = 322,406.40 × 136,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,937.60x = 43,892,665,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892,665,221.12/214,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,211.20

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