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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,997.60, 323,996.40 and 110,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,997.60, 323,996.40 and 110,827.20 is: 166,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,997.60 : 323,996.40 = 110,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,997.60/323,996.40 = 110,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,997.60x = 323,996.40 × 110,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,997.60x = 35,907,613,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907,613,822.08/215,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,240.80

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