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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,066.44, 322,652.58 and 74,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,066.44, 322,652.58 and 74,826.28 is: 112,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,066.44 : 322,652.58 = 74,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,066.44/322,652.58 = 74,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,066.44x = 322,652.58 × 74,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,066.44x = 24,142,892,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,892,293.80/215,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,257.83

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