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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,419.28, 328,986.97 and 144,312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,419.28, 328,986.97 and 144,312.03 is: 216,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,419.28 : 328,986.97 = 144,312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,419.28/328,986.97 = 144,312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,419.28x = 328,986.97 × 144,312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,419.28x = 47,476,777,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,777,123.47/219,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,374.68

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