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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,332.98, 322,963.29 and 65,536.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,332.98, 322,963.29 and 65,536.98 is: 98,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,332.98 : 322,963.29 = 65,536.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,332.98/322,963.29 = 65,536.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,332.98x = 322,963.29 × 65,536.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,332.98x = 21,166,038,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166,038,677.46/215,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,294.46

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