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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,007.80, 328,284.90 and 118,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,007.80, 328,284.90 and 118,956.60 is: 178,311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,007.80 : 328,284.90 = 118,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,007.80/328,284.90 = 118,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,007.80x = 328,284.90 × 118,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,007.80x = 39,051,655,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,655,535.34/219,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,311.71

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