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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,264.80, 322,897.20 and 168,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,264.80, 322,897.20 and 168,557.60 is: 252,836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,264.80 : 322,897.20 = 168,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,264.80/322,897.20 = 168,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,264.80x = 322,897.20 × 168,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,264.80x = 54,426,777,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426,777,078.72/215,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,836.40

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