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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,978.02, 303,569.65 and 119,376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,978.02, 303,569.65 and 119,376.02 is: 164,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,978.02 : 303,569.65 = 119,376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,978.02/303,569.65 = 119,376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,978.02x = 303,569.65 × 119,376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,978.02x = 36,238,936,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,936,609.79/219,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,738.90

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