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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,347.80, 329,021.70 and 143,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,347.80, 329,021.70 and 143,240.20 is: 214,860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,347.80 : 329,021.70 = 143,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,347.80/329,021.70 = 143,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,347.80x = 329,021.70 × 143,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,347.80x = 47,129,134,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129,134,112.34/219,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,860.30

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