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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,814.99, 325,220.64 and 169,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,814.99, 325,220.64 and 169,469.89 is: 254,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,814.99 : 325,220.64 = 169,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,814.99/325,220.64 = 169,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,814.99x = 325,220.64 × 169,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,814.99x = 55,115,106,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115,106,086.53/216,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,203.39

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