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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,007.20, 328,510.80 and 140,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,007.20, 328,510.80 and 140,275.20 is: 210,412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,007.20 : 328,510.80 = 140,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,007.20/328,510.80 = 140,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,007.20x = 328,510.80 × 140,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,007.20x = 46,081,918,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,081,918,172.16/219,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,412.80

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