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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,063.68, 322,687.68 and 74,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,063.68, 322,687.68 and 74,745.76 is: 112,150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,063.68 : 322,687.68 = 74,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,063.68/322,687.68 = 74,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,063.68x = 322,687.68 × 74,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,063.68x = 24,119,535,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,535,884.24/215,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,150.67

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