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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 219,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 219,785.80 is: 329,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.40 : 360,005.10 = 219,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.40/360,005.10 = 219,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.40x = 360,005.10 × 219,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.40x = 79,124,008,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,008,907.58/240,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,678.70

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