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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,871.87, 323,879.53 and 95,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,871.87, 323,879.53 and 95,912.16 is: 143,900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,871.87 : 323,879.53 = 95,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,871.87/323,879.53 = 95,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,871.87x = 323,879.53 × 95,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,871.87x = 31,063,985,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063,985,302.08/215,871.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,900.11

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