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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,140.60, 322,710.90 and 121,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,140.60, 322,710.90 and 121,828.60 is: 182,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,140.60 : 322,710.90 = 121,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,140.60/322,710.90 = 121,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,140.60x = 322,710.90 × 121,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,140.60x = 39,315,417,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315,417,151.74/215,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,742.90

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