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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,327.40, 328,966.80 and 179,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,327.40, 328,966.80 and 179,815.60 is: 269,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,327.40 : 328,966.80 = 179,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,327.40/328,966.80 = 179,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,327.40x = 328,966.80 × 179,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,327.40x = 59,153,362,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153,362,522.08/219,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,703.48

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