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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,437.59, 322,675.16 and 156,137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,437.59, 322,675.16 and 156,137.13 is: 233,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,437.59 : 322,675.16 = 156,137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,437.59/322,675.16 = 156,137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,437.59x = 322,675.16 × 156,137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,437.59x = 50,381,572,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381,572,624.01/215,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,856.93

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