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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,080.56, 479,863.53 and 219,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,080.56, 479,863.53 and 219,944.04 is: 329,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,080.56 : 479,863.53 = 219,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,080.56/479,863.53 = 219,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,080.56x = 479,863.53 × 219,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,080.56x = 105,543,123,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,543,123,436.86/320,080.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,739.25

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