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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,471.42, 329,183.20 and 148,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,471.42, 329,183.20 and 148,847.72 is: 223,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,471.42 : 329,183.20 = 148,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,471.42/329,183.20 = 148,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,471.42x = 329,183.20 × 148,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,471.42x = 48,998,169,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998,169,233.14/219,471.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,255.35

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