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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,502.08, 302,637.60 and 179,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,502.08, 302,637.60 and 179,174.88 is: 247,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,502.08 : 302,637.60 = 179,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,502.08/302,637.60 = 179,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,502.08x = 302,637.60 × 179,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,502.08x = 54,225,055,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,055,663.49/219,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,036.64

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