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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,552.33, 322,776.42 and 179,925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,552.33, 322,776.42 and 179,925.06 is: 269,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,552.33 : 322,776.42 = 179,925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,552.33/322,776.42 = 179,925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,552.33x = 322,776.42 × 179,925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,552.33x = 58,075,566,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075,566,735.09/215,552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,426.77

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