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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,451.20, 329,176.80 and 86,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,451.20, 329,176.80 and 86,287.20 is: 129,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,451.20 : 329,176.80 = 86,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,451.20/329,176.80 = 86,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,451.20x = 329,176.80 × 86,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,451.20x = 28,403,744,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403,744,376.96/219,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,430.80

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