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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,306.02, 327,125.19 and 146,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,306.02, 327,125.19 and 146,964.42 is: 220,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,306.02 : 327,125.19 = 146,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,306.02/327,125.19 = 146,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,306.02x = 327,125.19 × 146,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,306.02x = 48,075,763,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075,763,815.74/218,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,221.89

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