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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,255.02, 547,127.76 and 215,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,255.02, 547,127.76 and 215,032.42 is: 322,104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,255.02 : 547,127.76 = 215,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,255.02/547,127.76 = 215,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,255.02x = 547,127.76 × 215,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,255.02x = 117,650,206,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,650,206,281.98/365,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,104.28

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