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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,709.70, 1,288,064.55 and 219,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,709.70, 1,288,064.55 and 219,012.20 is: 328,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,709.70 : 1,288,064.55 = 219,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,709.70/1,288,064.55 = 219,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,709.70x = 1,288,064.55 × 219,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,709.70x = 282,101,850,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,101,850,837.51/858,709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,518.30

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