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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,146.74, 322,665.30 and 152,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,146.74, 322,665.30 and 152,554.80 is: 228,793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,146.74 : 322,665.30 = 152,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,146.74/322,665.30 = 152,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,146.74x = 322,665.30 × 152,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,146.74x = 49,224,140,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224,140,308.44/215,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,793.34

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