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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,981.69, 322,602.14 and 74,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,981.69, 322,602.14 and 74,838.73 is: 112,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,981.69 : 322,602.14 = 74,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,981.69/322,602.14 = 74,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,981.69x = 322,602.14 × 74,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,981.69x = 24,143,134,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143,134,452.88/214,981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,303.21

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