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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,504.70, 421,479.45 and 219,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,504.70, 421,479.45 and 219,296.70 is: 328,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,504.70 : 421,479.45 = 219,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,504.70/421,479.45 = 219,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,504.70x = 421,479.45 × 219,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,504.70x = 92,429,052,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,429,052,502.82/281,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,339.29

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