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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,744.72, 303,259.32 and 139,142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,744.72, 303,259.32 and 139,142.88 is: 192,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,744.72 : 303,259.32 = 139,142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,744.72/303,259.32 = 139,142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,744.72x = 303,259.32 × 139,142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,744.72x = 42,196,375,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196,375,171.64/219,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,024.52

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