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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,936.80, 323,905.20 and 66,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,936.80, 323,905.20 and 66,175.90 is: 99,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,936.80 : 323,905.20 = 66,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,936.80/323,905.20 = 66,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,936.80x = 323,905.20 × 66,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,936.80x = 21,434,718,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,718,124.68/215,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,263.85

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