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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,357.01, 297,165.96 and 124,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,357.01, 297,165.96 and 124,711.53 is: 172,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,357.01 : 297,165.96 = 124,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,357.01/297,165.96 = 124,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,357.01x = 297,165.96 × 124,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,357.01x = 37,060,021,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060,021,535.52/215,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,086.44

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