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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,329.40, 328,994.10 and 160,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,329.40, 328,994.10 and 160,280.40 is: 240,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,329.40 : 328,994.10 = 160,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,329.40/328,994.10 = 160,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,329.40x = 328,994.10 × 160,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,329.40x = 52,731,305,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731,305,945.64/219,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,420.60

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