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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,368.96, 302,834.40 and 138,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,368.96, 302,834.40 and 138,835.52 is: 191,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,368.96 : 302,834.40 = 138,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,368.96/302,834.40 = 138,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,368.96x = 302,834.40 × 138,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,368.96x = 42,044,171,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044,171,397.89/219,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,659.62

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