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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,958.75, 303,543.89 and 119,356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,958.75, 303,543.89 and 119,356.75 is: 164,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,958.75 : 303,543.89 = 119,356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,958.75/303,543.89 = 119,356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,958.75x = 303,543.89 × 119,356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,958.75x = 36,230,011,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,230,011,595.97/219,958.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,712.75

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