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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,941.40, 464,912.10 and 219,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,941.40, 464,912.10 and 219,399.60 is: 329,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,941.40 : 464,912.10 = 219,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,941.40/464,912.10 = 219,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,941.40x = 464,912.10 × 219,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,941.40x = 102,001,528,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,001,528,775.16/309,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,099.40

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