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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,255.44, 302,573.40 and 118,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,255.44, 302,573.40 and 118,653.44 is: 163,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,255.44 : 302,573.40 = 118,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,255.44/302,573.40 = 118,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,255.44x = 302,573.40 × 118,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,255.44x = 35,901,374,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,374,762.50/219,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,742.23

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