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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,919.31, 328,276.90 and 113,710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,919.31, 328,276.90 and 113,710.03 is: 170,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,919.31 : 328,276.90 = 113,710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,919.31/328,276.90 = 113,710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,919.31x = 328,276.90 × 113,710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,919.31x = 37,328,375,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,375,468.75/218,919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,512.03

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