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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,969.70, 328,211.55 and 85,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,969.70, 328,211.55 and 85,805.70 is: 128,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,969.70 : 328,211.55 = 85,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,969.70/328,211.55 = 85,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,969.70x = 328,211.55 × 85,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,969.70x = 28,162,421,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162,421,795.84/218,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,613.33

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