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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,337.40, 328,981.80 and 179,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,337.40, 328,981.80 and 179,825.60 is: 269,718.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,337.40 : 328,981.80 = 179,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,337.40/328,981.80 = 179,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,337.40x = 328,981.80 × 179,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,337.40x = 59,159,349,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,349,574.08/219,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,718.48

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