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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,801.70, 323,779.35 and 208,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,801.70, 323,779.35 and 208,121.70 is: 312,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,801.70 : 323,779.35 = 208,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,801.70/323,779.35 = 208,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,801.70x = 323,779.35 × 208,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,801.70x = 67,385,508,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,385,508,746.90/215,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,256.62

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