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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,109.81, 298,389.59 and 139,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,109.81, 298,389.59 and 139,674.16 is: 192,852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,109.81 : 298,389.59 = 139,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,109.81/298,389.59 = 139,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,109.81x = 298,389.59 × 139,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,109.81x = 41,677,315,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,677,315,335.99/216,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,852.49

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