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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,454.16, 302,725.48 and 178,662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,454.16, 302,725.48 and 178,662.17 is: 246,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,454.16 : 302,725.48 = 178,662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,454.16/302,725.48 = 178,662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,454.16x = 302,725.48 × 178,662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,454.16x = 54,085,590,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,590,725.24/219,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,455.07

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