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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,827.70, 323,741.55 and 122,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,827.70, 323,741.55 and 122,515.70 is: 183,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,827.70 : 323,741.55 = 122,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,827.70/323,741.55 = 122,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,827.70x = 323,741.55 × 122,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,827.70x = 39,663,422,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,663,422,617.34/215,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,773.55

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