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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,853.20, 323,779.80 and 68,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,853.20, 323,779.80 and 68,109.20 is: 102,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,853.20 : 323,779.80 = 68,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,853.20/323,779.80 = 68,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,853.20x = 323,779.80 × 68,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,853.20x = 22,052,383,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,383,154.16/215,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,163.80

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