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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,860.69, 478,785 and 219,433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,860.69, 478,785 and 219,433.65 is: 328,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,860.69 : 478,785 = 219,433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,860.69/478,785 = 219,433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,860.69x = 478,785 × 219,433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,860.69x = 105,061,540,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,061,540,115.25/319,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,460.31

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