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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,006.25, 326,704.90 and 105,656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,006.25, 326,704.90 and 105,656.64 is: 158,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,006.25 : 326,704.90 = 105,656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,006.25/326,704.90 = 105,656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,006.25x = 326,704.90 × 105,656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,006.25x = 34,518,542,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,542,005.54/218,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,337.40

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