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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,300.58, 322,952.49 and 82,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,300.58, 322,952.49 and 82,145.04 is: 123,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,300.58 : 322,952.49 = 82,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,300.58/322,952.49 = 82,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,300.58x = 322,952.49 × 82,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,300.58x = 26,528,945,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,945,209.15/215,300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,218.18

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