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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,819.99, 329,729.48 and 144,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,819.99, 329,729.48 and 144,394.64 is: 216,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,819.99 : 329,729.48 = 144,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,819.99/329,729.48 = 144,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,819.99x = 329,729.48 × 144,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,819.99x = 47,611,169,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611,169,561.99/219,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,591.63

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