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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,843.80, 323,765.70 and 68,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,843.80, 323,765.70 and 68,099.80 is: 102,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,843.80 : 323,765.70 = 68,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,843.80/323,765.70 = 68,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,843.80x = 323,765.70 × 68,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,843.80x = 22,048,379,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048,379,416.86/215,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,149.70

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