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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,909.40, 329,844.90 and 72,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,909.40, 329,844.90 and 72,165.40 is: 108,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,909.40 : 329,844.90 = 72,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,909.40/329,844.90 = 72,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,909.40x = 329,844.90 × 72,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,909.40x = 23,803,389,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803,389,146.46/219,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,241.80

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