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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,027.40, 328,670.70 and 159,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,027.40, 328,670.70 and 159,713.80 is: 239,665.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,027.40 : 328,670.70 = 159,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,027.40/328,670.70 = 159,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,027.40x = 328,670.70 × 159,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,027.40x = 52,493,246,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,246,445.66/219,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,665.20

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