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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,258.94, 322,689.09 and 95,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,258.94, 322,689.09 and 95,252.28 is: 142,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,258.94 : 322,689.09 = 95,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,258.94/322,689.09 = 95,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,258.94x = 322,689.09 × 95,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,258.94x = 30,736,871,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,871,553.63/215,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,790.22

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