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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,843.70, 323,765.55 and 68,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,843.70, 323,765.55 and 68,099.70 is: 102,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,843.70 : 323,765.55 = 68,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,843.70/323,765.55 = 68,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,843.70x = 323,765.55 × 68,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,843.70x = 22,048,336,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048,336,825.34/215,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,149.55

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