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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,117.98, 322,694.04 and 65,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,117.98, 322,694.04 and 65,371.34 is: 98,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,117.98 : 322,694.04 = 65,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,117.98/322,694.04 = 65,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,117.98x = 322,694.04 × 65,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,117.98x = 21,094,941,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,941,804.81/215,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,062.20

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