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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,954.83, 322,461.41 and 74,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,954.83, 322,461.41 and 74,695.23 is: 112,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,954.83 : 322,461.41 = 74,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,954.83/322,461.41 = 74,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,954.83x = 322,461.41 × 74,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,954.83x = 24,086,328,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086,328,812.60/214,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,052.98

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