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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,855.80, 323,783.70 and 68,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,855.80, 323,783.70 and 68,111.80 is: 102,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,855.80 : 323,783.70 = 68,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,855.80/323,783.70 = 68,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,855.80x = 323,783.70 × 68,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,855.80x = 22,053,490,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,490,617.66/215,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,167.70

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