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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,543.84, 323,315.72 and 65,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,543.84, 323,315.72 and 65,784.90 is: 98,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,543.84 : 323,315.72 = 65,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,543.84/323,315.72 = 65,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,543.84x = 323,315.72 × 65,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,543.84x = 21,269,292,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269,292,308.63/215,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,677.34

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