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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,638.80, 323,458.20 and 136,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,638.80, 323,458.20 and 136,906.80 is: 205,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,638.80 : 323,458.20 = 136,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,638.80/323,458.20 = 136,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,638.80x = 323,458.20 × 136,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,638.80x = 44,283,627,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,627,095.76/215,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,360.20

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