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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,729.70, 329,594.55 and 144,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,729.70, 329,594.55 and 144,934.30 is: 217,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,729.70 : 329,594.55 = 144,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,729.70/329,594.55 = 144,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,729.70x = 329,594.55 × 144,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,729.70x = 47,769,555,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,555,388.07/219,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,401.45

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