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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,446.85, 302,715.39 and 178,654.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,446.85, 302,715.39 and 178,654.86 is: 246,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,446.85 : 302,715.39 = 178,654.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,446.85/302,715.39 = 178,654.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,446.85x = 302,715.39 × 178,654.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,446.85x = 54,081,575,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081,575,620.30/219,446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,444.98

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