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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,311.20, 407,883.60 and 219,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,311.20, 407,883.60 and 219,823.20 is: 329,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,311.20 : 407,883.60 = 219,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,311.20/407,883.60 = 219,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,311.20x = 407,883.60 × 219,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,311.20x = 89,662,278,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,662,278,179.52/272,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,264.01

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