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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,083.08, 322,623.90 and 55,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,083.08, 322,623.90 and 55,158.84 is: 82,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,083.08 : 322,623.90 = 55,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,083.08/322,623.90 = 55,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,083.08x = 322,623.90 × 55,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,083.08x = 17,795,560,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795,560,080.28/215,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,738.08

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