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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,851.20, 329,533.80 and 86,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,851.20, 329,533.80 and 86,687.20 is: 129,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,851.20 : 329,533.80 = 86,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,851.20/329,533.80 = 86,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,851.20x = 329,533.80 × 86,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,851.20x = 28,566,362,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566,362,427.36/219,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,934.99

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