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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,689.40, 323,825.70 and 136,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,689.40, 323,825.70 and 136,957.40 is: 205,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,689.40 : 323,825.70 = 136,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,689.40/323,825.70 = 136,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,689.40x = 323,825.70 × 136,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,689.40x = 44,350,325,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,325,925.18/215,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,621.26

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