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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,914.80, 329,872.20 and 143,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,914.80, 329,872.20 and 143,807.20 is: 215,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,914.80 : 329,872.20 = 143,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,914.80/329,872.20 = 143,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,914.80x = 329,872.20 × 143,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,914.80x = 47,437,997,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,997,439.84/219,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,710.80

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