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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,974.60, 322,607.70 and 139,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,974.60, 322,607.70 and 139,911.90 is: 209,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,974.60 : 322,607.70 = 139,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,974.60/322,607.70 = 139,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,974.60x = 322,607.70 × 139,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,974.60x = 45,136,656,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,656,261.63/214,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,962.74

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