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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,441.62, 323,448.77 and 184,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,441.62, 323,448.77 and 184,053.42 is: 276,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,441.62 : 323,448.77 = 184,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,441.62/323,448.77 = 184,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,441.62x = 323,448.77 × 184,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,441.62x = 59,531,852,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531,852,773.43/215,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,324.76

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