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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,032.17, 352,039.14 and 219,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,032.17, 352,039.14 and 219,077.89 is: 302,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,032.17 : 352,039.14 = 219,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,032.17/352,039.14 = 219,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,032.17x = 352,039.14 × 219,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,032.17x = 77,123,991,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123,991,108.52/255,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,408.88

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