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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,319.20, 328,978.80 and 140,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,319.20, 328,978.80 and 140,587.20 is: 210,880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,319.20 : 328,978.80 = 140,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,319.20/328,978.80 = 140,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,319.20x = 328,978.80 × 140,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,319.20x = 46,250,208,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,250,208,351.36/219,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,880.80

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