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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,970.10, 322,600.95 and 139,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,970.10, 322,600.95 and 139,907.40 is: 209,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,970.10 : 322,600.95 = 139,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,970.10/322,600.95 = 139,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,970.10x = 322,600.95 × 139,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,970.10x = 45,134,260,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,260,152.03/214,970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,955.99

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