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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,618.73, 323,490.51 and 89,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,618.73, 323,490.51 and 89,235.66 is: 133,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,618.73 : 323,490.51 = 89,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,618.73/323,490.51 = 89,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,618.73x = 323,490.51 × 89,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,618.73x = 28,866,889,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,866,889,163.59/215,618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,879.32

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