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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,770.06, 297,640.74 and 135,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,770.06, 297,640.74 and 135,057.44 is: 186,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,770.06 : 297,640.74 = 135,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,770.06/297,640.74 = 135,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,770.06x = 297,640.74 × 135,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,770.06x = 40,198,596,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,596,384.11/215,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,302.94

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