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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,954.24, 322,430.40 and 81,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,954.24, 322,430.40 and 81,803.20 is: 122,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,954.24 : 322,430.40 = 81,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,954.24/322,430.40 = 81,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,954.24x = 322,430.40 × 81,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,954.24x = 26,375,838,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,838,497.28/214,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,704.43

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