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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,472.42, 329,184.70 and 148,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,472.42, 329,184.70 and 148,848.72 is: 223,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,472.42 : 329,184.70 = 148,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,472.42/329,184.70 = 148,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,472.42x = 329,184.70 × 148,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,472.42x = 48,998,721,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998,721,238.58/219,472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,256.85

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