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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,631.60, 360,947.40 and 219,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,631.60, 360,947.40 and 219,636.40 is: 329,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,631.60 : 360,947.40 = 219,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,631.60/360,947.40 = 219,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,631.60x = 360,947.40 × 219,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,631.60x = 79,277,187,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277,187,525.36/240,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,454.60

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