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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,976.60, 324,110.70 and 140,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,976.60, 324,110.70 and 140,913.90 is: 211,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,976.60 : 324,110.70 = 140,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,976.60/324,110.70 = 140,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,976.60x = 324,110.70 × 140,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,976.60x = 45,671,702,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671,702,768.73/215,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,465.98

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