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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,844.60, 328,266.90 and 113,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,844.60, 328,266.90 and 113,868.60 is: 170,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,844.60 : 328,266.90 = 113,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,844.60/328,266.90 = 113,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,844.60x = 328,266.90 × 113,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,844.60x = 37,379,292,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,379,292,329.34/218,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,802.90

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