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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,014.70, 328,279.05 and 85,850.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,014.70, 328,279.05 and 85,850.70 is: 128,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,014.70 : 328,279.05 = 85,850.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,014.70/328,279.05 = 85,850.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,014.70x = 328,279.05 × 85,850.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,014.70x = 28,182,986,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182,986,237.84/219,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,680.80

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