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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,637.40, 488,456.10 and 219,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,637.40, 488,456.10 and 219,349.20 is: 329,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,637.40 : 488,456.10 = 219,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,637.40/488,456.10 = 219,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,637.40x = 488,456.10 × 219,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,637.40x = 107,142,454,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,142,454,770.12/325,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,023.80

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