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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,021.70, 328,289.55 and 85,857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,021.70, 328,289.55 and 85,857.70 is: 128,691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,021.70 : 328,289.55 = 85,857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,021.70/328,289.55 = 85,857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,021.70x = 328,289.55 × 85,857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,021.70x = 28,186,185,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186,185,697.04/219,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,691.29

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