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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,972.60, 322,458.90 and 136,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,972.60, 322,458.90 and 136,175.80 is: 204,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,972.60 : 322,458.90 = 136,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,972.60/322,458.90 = 136,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,972.60x = 322,458.90 × 136,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,972.60x = 43,911,098,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911,098,674.62/214,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,263.70

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