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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,281.60, 326,766.30 and 129,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,281.60, 326,766.30 and 129,489.40 is: 193,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,281.60 : 326,766.30 = 129,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,281.60/326,766.30 = 129,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,281.60x = 326,766.30 × 129,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,281.60x = 42,312,772,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312,772,127.22/218,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,844.89

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