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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,220.80, 328,831.20 and 159,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,220.80, 328,831.20 and 159,442.80 is: 239,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,220.80 : 328,831.20 = 159,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,220.80/328,831.20 = 159,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,220.80x = 328,831.20 × 159,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,220.80x = 52,429,767,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,429,767,255.36/219,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,164.20

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