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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,060.78, 302,303.90 and 118,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,060.78, 302,303.90 and 118,458.78 is: 163,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,060.78 : 302,303.90 = 118,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,060.78/302,303.90 = 118,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,060.78x = 302,303.90 × 118,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,060.78x = 35,810,550,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,810,550,590.95/219,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,473.13

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