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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845,181.72, 1,267,818.84 and 214,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845,181.72, 1,267,818.84 and 214,101 is: 321,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845,181.72 : 1,267,818.84 = 214,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845,181.72/1,267,818.84 = 214,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845,181.72x = 1,267,818.84 × 214,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845,181.72x = 271,441,281,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,441,281,462.84/845,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,163.22

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