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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,275.52, 297,123.84 and 125,880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,275.52, 297,123.84 and 125,880.32 is: 173,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,275.52 : 297,123.84 = 125,880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,275.52/297,123.84 = 125,880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,275.52x = 297,123.84 × 125,880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,275.52x = 37,402,044,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,044,058.83/215,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,740.35

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