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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,805.80, 328,208.70 and 124,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,805.80, 328,208.70 and 124,327.40 is: 186,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,805.80 : 328,208.70 = 124,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,805.80/328,208.70 = 124,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,805.80x = 328,208.70 × 124,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,805.80x = 40,805,334,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,334,328.38/218,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,491.10

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