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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,861.70, 328,049.55 and 85,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,861.70, 328,049.55 and 85,697.70 is: 128,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,861.70 : 328,049.55 = 85,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,861.70/328,049.55 = 85,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,861.70x = 328,049.55 × 85,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,861.70x = 28,113,091,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113,091,921.04/218,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,451.40

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