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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,000.97, 303,601.46 and 119,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,000.97, 303,601.46 and 119,398.97 is: 164,770.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,000.97 : 303,601.46 = 119,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,000.97/303,601.46 = 119,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,000.97x = 303,601.46 × 119,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,000.97x = 36,249,700,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,249,700,740.37/220,000.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,770.64

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