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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,998.40, 329,997.60 and 53,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,998.40, 329,997.60 and 53,786.40 is: 80,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,998.40 : 329,997.60 = 53,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,998.40/329,997.60 = 53,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,998.40x = 329,997.60 × 53,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,998.40x = 17,749,382,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749,382,912.64/219,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,679.60

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