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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,027.80, 328,541.70 and 144,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,027.80, 328,541.70 and 144,378.20 is: 216,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,027.80 : 328,541.70 = 144,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,027.80/328,541.70 = 144,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,027.80x = 328,541.70 × 144,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,027.80x = 47,434,259,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434,259,270.94/219,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,567.30

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