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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,625.20, 329,437.80 and 130,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,625.20, 329,437.80 and 130,978.80 is: 196,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,625.20 : 329,437.80 = 130,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,625.20/329,437.80 = 130,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,625.20x = 329,437.80 × 130,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,625.20x = 43,149,367,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,367,718.64/219,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,468.20

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