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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,281.56, 302,608.46 and 118,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,281.56, 302,608.46 and 118,679.56 is: 163,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,281.56 : 302,608.46 = 118,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,281.56/302,608.46 = 118,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,281.56x = 302,608.46 × 118,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,281.56x = 35,913,438,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,438,425.26/219,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,777.74

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