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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,957.80, 323,936.70 and 163,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,957.80, 323,936.70 and 163,469.80 is: 245,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,957.80 : 323,936.70 = 163,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,957.80/323,936.70 = 163,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,957.80x = 323,936.70 × 163,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,957.80x = 52,953,867,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953,867,561.66/215,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,204.70

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