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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,996.20, 478,559.91 and 219,203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,996.20, 478,559.91 and 219,203.39 is: 328,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,996.20 : 478,559.91 = 219,203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,996.20/478,559.91 = 219,203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,996.20x = 478,559.91 × 219,203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,996.20x = 104,901,956,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,901,956,608.51/318,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,850.17

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