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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,618.10, 360,927.15 and 219,622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,618.10, 360,927.15 and 219,622.90 is: 329,434.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,618.10 : 360,927.15 = 219,622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,618.10/360,927.15 = 219,622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,618.10x = 360,927.15 × 219,622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,618.10x = 79,267,867,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,267,867,371.74/240,618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,434.35

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