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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,449.20, 329,173.80 and 156,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,449.20, 329,173.80 and 156,985.20 is: 235,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,449.20 : 329,173.80 = 156,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,449.20/329,173.80 = 156,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,449.20x = 329,173.80 × 156,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,449.20x = 51,675,414,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,414,827.76/219,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,477.80

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