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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,726.80, 329,071.80 and 149,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,726.80, 329,071.80 and 149,224.40 is: 223,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,726.80 : 329,071.80 = 149,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,726.80/329,071.80 = 149,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,726.80x = 329,071.80 × 149,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,726.80x = 49,105,541,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,105,541,911.92/219,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,484.54

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