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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,502.47, 297,240.46 and 183,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,502.47, 297,240.46 and 183,012.76 is: 252,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,502.47 : 297,240.46 = 183,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,502.47/297,240.46 = 183,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,502.47x = 297,240.46 × 183,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,502.47x = 54,398,795,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398,795,767.64/215,502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,427.72

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