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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,826.72, 328,238.56 and 61,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,826.72, 328,238.56 and 61,056 is: 91,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,826.72 : 328,238.56 = 61,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,826.72/328,238.56 = 61,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,826.72x = 328,238.56 × 61,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,826.72x = 20,040,933,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,933,519.36/218,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,583.58

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