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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,611.20, 323,416.80 and 194,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,611.20, 323,416.80 and 194,875.20 is: 292,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,611.20 : 323,416.80 = 194,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,611.20/323,416.80 = 194,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,611.20x = 323,416.80 × 194,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,611.20x = 63,025,913,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,025,913,583.36/215,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,312.80

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