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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,311.80, 322,967.70 and 136,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,311.80, 322,967.70 and 136,579.80 is: 204,869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,311.80 : 322,967.70 = 136,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,311.80/322,967.70 = 136,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,311.80x = 322,967.70 × 136,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,311.80x = 44,110,863,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110,863,872.46/215,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,869.70

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