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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,167.80, 322,751.70 and 155,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,167.80, 322,751.70 and 155,724.60 is: 233,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,167.80 : 322,751.70 = 155,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,167.80/322,751.70 = 155,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,167.80x = 322,751.70 × 155,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,167.80x = 50,260,379,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260,379,381.82/215,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,586.90

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