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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,991.20, 329,986.80 and 72,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,991.20, 329,986.80 and 72,247.20 is: 108,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,991.20 : 329,986.80 = 72,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,991.20/329,986.80 = 72,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,991.20x = 329,986.80 × 72,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,991.20x = 23,840,622,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840,622,336.96/219,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,370.80

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