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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,784.96, 297,822.06 and 135,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,784.96, 297,822.06 and 135,282.30 is: 186,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,784.96 : 297,822.06 = 135,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,784.96/297,822.06 = 135,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,784.96x = 297,822.06 × 135,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,784.96x = 40,290,053,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290,053,267.54/215,784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,713.91

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