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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,729.20, 328,093.80 and 108,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,729.20, 328,093.80 and 108,137.20 is: 162,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,729.20 : 328,093.80 = 108,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,729.20/328,093.80 = 108,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,729.20x = 328,093.80 × 108,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,729.20x = 35,479,144,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,144,869.36/218,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,205.80

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