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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,483.58, 329,222.97 and 53,271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,483.58, 329,222.97 and 53,271.58 is: 79,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,483.58 : 329,222.97 = 53,271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,483.58/329,222.97 = 53,271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,483.58x = 329,222.97 × 53,271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,483.58x = 17,538,227,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,227,784.19/219,483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,906.79

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