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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,903.72, 303,499.76 and 139,338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,903.72, 303,499.76 and 139,338.78 is: 192,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,903.72 : 303,499.76 = 139,338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,903.72/303,499.76 = 139,338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,903.72x = 303,499.76 × 139,338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,903.72x = 42,289,285,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,285,592.00/219,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,308.19

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