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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,453.92, 302,976.93 and 138,950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,453.92, 302,976.93 and 138,950.45 is: 191,834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,453.92 : 302,976.93 = 138,950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,453.92/302,976.93 = 138,950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,453.92x = 302,976.93 × 138,950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,453.92x = 42,098,782,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098,782,218.91/219,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,834.26

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