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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,791.20, 329,686.80 and 144,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,791.20, 329,686.80 and 144,995.80 is: 217,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,791.20 : 329,686.80 = 144,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,791.20/329,686.80 = 144,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,791.20x = 329,686.80 × 144,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,791.20x = 47,803,201,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803,201,315.44/219,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,493.70

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