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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,002.80, 330,004.20 and 79,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,002.80, 330,004.20 and 79,743.20 is: 119,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,002.80 : 330,004.20 = 79,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,002.80/330,004.20 = 79,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,002.80x = 330,004.20 × 79,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,002.80x = 26,315,590,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315,590,921.44/220,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,614.80

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