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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,749.20, 329,623.80 and 72,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,749.20, 329,623.80 and 72,005.20 is: 108,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,749.20 : 329,623.80 = 72,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,749.20/329,623.80 = 72,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,749.20x = 329,623.80 × 72,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,749.20x = 23,734,627,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734,627,643.76/219,749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,007.80

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