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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,673.80, 323,510.70 and 137,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,673.80, 323,510.70 and 137,136.20 is: 205,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,673.80 : 323,510.70 = 137,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,673.80/323,510.70 = 137,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,673.80x = 323,510.70 × 137,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,673.80x = 44,365,028,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365,028,057.34/215,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,704.30

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