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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,632.80, 323,449.20 and 137,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,632.80, 323,449.20 and 137,095.20 is: 205,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,632.80 : 323,449.20 = 137,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,632.80/323,449.20 = 137,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,632.80x = 323,449.20 × 137,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,632.80x = 44,343,332,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,332,763.84/215,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,642.80

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