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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,610.65, 323,058.43 and 131,115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,610.65, 323,058.43 and 131,115.22 is: 196,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,610.65 : 323,058.43 = 131,115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,610.65/323,058.43 = 131,115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,610.65x = 323,058.43 × 131,115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,610.65x = 42,357,876,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,357,876,806.34/215,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,455.40

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