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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,957.45, 322,443.38 and 96,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,957.45, 322,443.38 and 96,629.14 is: 144,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,957.45 : 322,443.38 = 96,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,957.45/322,443.38 = 96,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,957.45x = 322,443.38 × 96,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,957.45x = 31,157,426,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157,426,508.09/214,957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,946.95

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