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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,231.80, 322,847.70 and 136,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,231.80, 322,847.70 and 136,089.40 is: 204,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,231.80 : 322,847.70 = 136,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,231.80/322,847.70 = 136,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,231.80x = 322,847.70 × 136,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,231.80x = 43,936,149,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,936,149,784.38/215,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,134.10

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