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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,244.80, 313,867.20 and 146,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,244.80, 313,867.20 and 146,259.20 is: 219,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,244.80 : 313,867.20 = 146,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,244.80/313,867.20 = 146,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,244.80x = 313,867.20 × 146,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,244.80x = 45,905,965,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905,965,578.24/209,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,388.80

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