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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,257.12, 322,934.82 and 65,518.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,257.12, 322,934.82 and 65,518.63 is: 98,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,257.12 : 322,934.82 = 65,518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,257.12/322,934.82 = 65,518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,257.12x = 322,934.82 × 65,518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,257.12x = 21,158,246,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,246,985.70/215,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,292.90

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