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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,973.60, 322,606.20 and 139,910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,973.60, 322,606.20 and 139,910.90 is: 209,961.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,973.60 : 322,606.20 = 139,910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,973.60/322,606.20 = 139,910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,973.60x = 322,606.20 × 139,910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,973.60x = 45,136,123,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,123,787.58/214,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,961.24

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