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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,313.30, 322,969.95 and 65,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,313.30, 322,969.95 and 65,552.40 is: 98,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,313.30 : 322,969.95 = 65,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,313.30/322,969.95 = 65,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,313.30x = 322,969.95 × 65,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,313.30x = 21,171,455,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171,455,350.38/215,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,328.60

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