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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,532.08, 302,679 and 179,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,532.08, 302,679 and 179,204.88 is: 247,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,532.08 : 302,679 = 179,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,532.08/302,679 = 179,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,532.08x = 302,679 × 179,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,532.08x = 54,241,553,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,553,873.52/219,532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,078.03

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