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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,968.13, 322,452.19 and 74,726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,968.13, 322,452.19 and 74,726.75 is: 112,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,968.13 : 322,452.19 = 74,726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,968.13/322,452.19 = 74,726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,968.13x = 322,452.19 × 74,726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,968.13x = 24,095,804,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095,804,189.08/214,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,090.12

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