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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,423.80, 322,367.70 and 136,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,423.80, 322,367.70 and 136,575.80 is: 204,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,423.80 : 322,367.70 = 136,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,423.80/322,367.70 = 136,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,423.80x = 322,367.70 × 136,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,423.80x = 44,027,626,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,027,626,521.66/215,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,376.80

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