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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,961.84, 324,036.32 and 116,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,961.84, 324,036.32 and 116,005.41 is: 174,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,961.84 : 324,036.32 = 116,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,961.84/324,036.32 = 116,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,961.84x = 324,036.32 × 116,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,961.84x = 37,589,966,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589,966,156.49/215,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,058.37

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