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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,885.78, 303,442.96 and 119,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,885.78, 303,442.96 and 119,283.78 is: 164,611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,885.78 : 303,442.96 = 119,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,885.78/303,442.96 = 119,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,885.78x = 303,442.96 × 119,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,885.78x = 36,195,823,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,823,283.19/219,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,611.93

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