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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,266.80, 322,754.40 and 109,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,266.80, 322,754.40 and 109,999.20 is: 164,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,266.80 : 322,754.40 = 109,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,266.80/322,754.40 = 109,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,266.80x = 322,754.40 × 109,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,266.80x = 35,502,725,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,502,725,796.48/215,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,924.30

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