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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,852.96, 324,061.02 and 145,092.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,852.96, 324,061.02 and 145,092.58 is: 217,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,852.96 : 324,061.02 = 145,092.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,852.96/324,061.02 = 145,092.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,852.96x = 324,061.02 × 145,092.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,852.96x = 47,018,847,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,847,123.46/215,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,828.13

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