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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,067.14, 549,307.76 and 219,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,067.14, 549,307.76 and 219,219.14 is: 302,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,067.14 : 549,307.76 = 219,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,067.14/549,307.76 = 219,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,067.14x = 549,307.76 × 219,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,067.14x = 120,418,774,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,418,774,742.53/398,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,508.70

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