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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,379.98, 328,774.70 and 159,937.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,379.98, 328,774.70 and 159,937.32 is: 239,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,379.98 : 328,774.70 = 159,937.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,379.98/328,774.70 = 159,937.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,379.98x = 328,774.70 × 159,937.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,379.98x = 52,583,344,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,583,344,401.80/219,379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,690.72

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