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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,982.92, 322,513.17 and 88,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,982.92, 322,513.17 and 88,554.16 is: 132,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,982.92 : 322,513.17 = 88,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,982.92/322,513.17 = 88,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,982.92x = 322,513.17 × 88,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,982.92x = 28,559,882,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559,882,858.29/214,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.22

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