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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,257.52, 322,883.04 and 96,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,257.52, 322,883.04 and 96,845.24 is: 145,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,257.52 : 322,883.04 = 96,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,257.52/322,883.04 = 96,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,257.52x = 322,883.04 × 96,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,257.52x = 31,269,685,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269,685,500.73/215,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,266.40

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