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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,979.60, 323,854.20 and 91,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,979.60, 323,854.20 and 91,179.60 is: 136,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,979.60 : 323,854.20 = 91,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,979.60/323,854.20 = 91,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,979.60x = 323,854.20 × 91,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,979.60x = 29,528,896,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528,896,414.32/215,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,720.77

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