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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,711.40, 329,567.10 and 144,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,711.40, 329,567.10 and 144,867.40 is: 217,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,711.40 : 329,567.10 = 144,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,711.40/329,567.10 = 144,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,711.40x = 329,567.10 × 144,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,711.40x = 47,743,528,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743,528,902.54/219,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,301.10

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