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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,903.70, 323,855.55 and 122,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,903.70, 323,855.55 and 122,591.70 is: 183,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,903.70 : 323,855.55 = 122,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,903.70/323,855.55 = 122,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,903.70x = 323,855.55 × 122,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,903.70x = 39,702,002,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702,002,428.94/215,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,887.55

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