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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,881.80, 323,822.70 and 137,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,881.80, 323,822.70 and 137,149.80 is: 205,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,881.80 : 323,822.70 = 137,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,881.80/323,822.70 = 137,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,881.80x = 323,822.70 × 137,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,881.80x = 44,412,218,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,412,218,540.46/215,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,724.70

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