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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,661.80, 323,435.10 and 65,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,661.80, 323,435.10 and 65,901.80 is: 98,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,661.80 : 323,435.10 = 65,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,661.80/323,435.10 = 65,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,661.80x = 323,435.10 × 65,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,661.80x = 21,314,955,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,955,273.18/215,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,835.10

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