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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,279.33, 322,719.31 and 95,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,279.33, 322,719.31 and 95,272.49 is: 142,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,279.33 : 322,719.31 = 95,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,279.33/322,719.31 = 95,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,279.33x = 322,719.31 × 95,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,279.33x = 30,746,271,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746,271,613.33/215,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,820.36

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