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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,808.70, 323,806.36 and 115,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,808.70, 323,806.36 and 115,852.18 is: 173,828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,808.70 : 323,806.36 = 115,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,808.70/323,806.36 = 115,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,808.70x = 323,806.36 × 115,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,808.70x = 37,513,672,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,672,703.86/215,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,828.36

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