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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,999.60, 323,999.40 and 195,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,999.60, 323,999.40 and 195,004.40 is: 292,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,999.60 : 323,999.40 = 195,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,999.60/323,999.40 = 195,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,999.60x = 323,999.40 × 195,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,999.60x = 63,181,308,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,308,597.36/215,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,506.60

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