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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,900.80, 323,851.20 and 141,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,900.80, 323,851.20 and 141,105.40 is: 211,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,900.80 : 323,851.20 = 141,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,900.80/323,851.20 = 141,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,900.80x = 323,851.20 × 141,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,900.80x = 45,697,153,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,153,116.48/215,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,658.10

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