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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,023.40, 328,664.70 and 159,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,023.40, 328,664.70 and 159,709.80 is: 239,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,023.40 : 328,664.70 = 159,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,023.40/328,664.70 = 159,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,023.40x = 328,664.70 × 159,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,023.40x = 52,490,973,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,973,504.06/219,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,659.20

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