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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,251.80, 322,877.70 and 168,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,251.80, 322,877.70 and 168,544.60 is: 252,816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,251.80 : 322,877.70 = 168,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,251.80/322,877.70 = 168,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,251.80x = 322,877.70 × 168,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,251.80x = 54,419,292,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419,292,795.42/215,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,816.90

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