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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,289.21, 322,933.48 and 73,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,289.21, 322,933.48 and 73,149.27 is: 109,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,289.21 : 322,933.48 = 73,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,289.21/322,933.48 = 73,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,289.21x = 322,933.48 × 73,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,289.21x = 23,622,348,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,348,320.56/215,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,723.79

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