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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,722.20, 421,805.70 and 219,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,722.20, 421,805.70 and 219,514.20 is: 328,665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,722.20 : 421,805.70 = 219,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,722.20/421,805.70 = 219,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,722.20x = 421,805.70 × 219,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,722.20x = 92,592,340,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592,340,790.94/281,722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,665.40

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