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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,446.87, 302,753.21 and 162,223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,446.87, 302,753.21 and 162,223.58 is: 223,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,446.87 : 302,753.21 = 162,223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,446.87/302,753.21 = 162,223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,446.87x = 302,753.21 × 162,223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,446.87x = 49,113,709,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,709,582.69/219,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,806.84

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