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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,819.40, 323,291.70 and 122,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,819.40, 323,291.70 and 122,215.80 is: 183,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,819.40 : 323,291.70 = 122,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,819.40/323,291.70 = 122,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,819.40x = 323,291.70 × 122,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,819.40x = 39,511,353,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511,353,748.86/215,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,076.01

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