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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,030.70, 322,890.30 and 171,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,030.70, 322,890.30 and 171,023.40 is: 256,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,030.70 : 322,890.30 = 171,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,030.70/322,890.30 = 171,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,030.70x = 322,890.30 × 171,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,030.70x = 55,221,796,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221,796,933.02/215,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,808.90

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