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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,659.45, 468,989.36 and 219,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,659.45, 468,989.36 and 219,580.73 is: 329,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,659.45 : 468,989.36 = 219,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,659.45/468,989.36 = 219,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,659.45x = 468,989.36 × 219,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,659.45x = 102,981,022,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,981,022,588.18/312,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,371.22

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