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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,766.54, 329,918.98 and 144,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,766.54, 329,918.98 and 144,949.28 is: 217,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,766.54 : 329,918.98 = 144,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,766.54/329,918.98 = 144,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,766.54x = 329,918.98 × 144,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,766.54x = 47,821,518,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,821,518,609.33/219,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,601.45

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