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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,450.20, 329,175.30 and 156,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,450.20, 329,175.30 and 156,986.20 is: 235,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,450.20 : 329,175.30 = 156,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,450.20/329,175.30 = 156,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,450.20x = 329,175.30 × 156,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,450.20x = 51,675,979,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,979,480.86/219,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,479.30

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