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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,271.78, 302,595.06 and 118,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,271.78, 302,595.06 and 118,669.78 is: 163,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,271.78 : 302,595.06 = 118,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,271.78/302,595.06 = 118,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,271.78x = 302,595.06 × 118,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,271.78x = 35,908,889,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908,889,199.29/219,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,764.30

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