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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,711.60, 329,567.40 and 120,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,711.60, 329,567.40 and 120,178.80 is: 180,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,711.60 : 329,567.40 = 120,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,711.60/329,567.40 = 120,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,711.60x = 329,567.40 × 120,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,711.60x = 39,607,014,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,607,014,651.12/219,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,268.20

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