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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,870.72, 303,420.96 and 119,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,870.72, 303,420.96 and 119,268.48 is: 164,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,870.72 : 303,420.96 = 119,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,870.72/303,420.96 = 119,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,870.72x = 303,420.96 × 119,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,870.72x = 36,188,556,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188,556,699.34/219,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,590.16

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