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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,992.20, 322,400.82 and 96,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,992.20, 322,400.82 and 96,631.76 is: 144,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,992.20 : 322,400.82 = 96,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,992.20/322,400.82 = 96,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,992.20x = 322,400.82 × 96,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,992.20x = 31,154,158,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154,158,662.04/214,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,908.32

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