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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,262.74, 322,906.24 and 65,507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,262.74, 322,906.24 and 65,507.90 is: 98,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,262.74 : 322,906.24 = 65,507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,262.74/322,906.24 = 65,507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,262.74x = 322,906.24 × 65,507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,262.74x = 21,152,909,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,909,679.30/215,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,265.54

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