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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,215.70, 328,823.55 and 179,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,215.70, 328,823.55 and 179,817.30 is: 269,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,215.70 : 328,823.55 = 179,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,215.70/328,823.55 = 179,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,215.70x = 328,823.55 × 179,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,215.70x = 59,128,162,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128,162,937.42/219,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,725.95

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