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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,312.80, 322,969.20 and 168,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,312.80, 322,969.20 and 168,605.60 is: 252,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,312.80 : 322,969.20 = 168,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,312.80/322,969.20 = 168,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,312.80x = 322,969.20 × 168,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,312.80x = 54,454,415,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,415,747.52/215,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,908.40

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