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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,252.76, 322,761.88 and 139,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,252.76, 322,761.88 and 139,341.09 is: 208,935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,252.76 : 322,761.88 = 139,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,252.76/322,761.88 = 139,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,252.76x = 322,761.88 × 139,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,252.76x = 44,973,992,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,992,169.65/215,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,935.73

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