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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,636.97, 329,079 and 147,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,636.97, 329,079 and 147,454.68 is: 220,929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,636.97 : 329,079 = 147,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,636.97/329,079 = 147,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,636.97x = 329,079 × 147,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,636.97x = 48,524,238,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524,238,639.72/219,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.28

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