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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,991.88, 322,377.24 and 96,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,991.88, 322,377.24 and 96,561.60 is: 144,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,991.88 : 322,377.24 = 96,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,991.88/322,377.24 = 96,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,991.88x = 322,377.24 × 96,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,991.88x = 31,129,262,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129,262,097.98/214,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,792.73

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