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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,975.70, 323,963.55 and 121,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,975.70, 323,963.55 and 121,497.30 is: 182,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,975.70 : 323,963.55 = 121,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,975.70/323,963.55 = 121,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,975.70x = 323,963.55 × 121,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,975.70x = 39,360,696,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,696,623.42/215,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,245.95

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