Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,788, 323,682 and 68,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215,788, 323,682 and 68,044 is: 102,066
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,788 : 323,682 = 68,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,788/323,682 = 68,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,788x = 323,682 × 68,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,788x = 22,024,618,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,024,618,008/215,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,066
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