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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,322.40, 328,983.60 and 160,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,322.40, 328,983.60 and 160,273.40 is: 240,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,322.40 : 328,983.60 = 160,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,322.40/328,983.60 = 160,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,322.40x = 328,983.60 × 160,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,322.40x = 52,727,320,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,727,320,116.24/219,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,410.10

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