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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,877.70, 323,816.55 and 122,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,877.70, 323,816.55 and 122,565.70 is: 183,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,877.70 : 323,816.55 = 122,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,877.70/323,816.55 = 122,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,877.70x = 323,816.55 × 122,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,877.70x = 39,688,802,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688,802,122.34/215,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,848.55

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