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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,327.40, 328,991.10 and 160,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,327.40, 328,991.10 and 160,278.40 is: 240,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,327.40 : 328,991.10 = 160,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,327.40/328,991.10 = 160,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,327.40x = 328,991.10 × 160,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,327.40x = 52,730,167,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,730,167,122.24/219,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,417.60

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