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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,023.28, 303,632.10 and 119,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,023.28, 303,632.10 and 119,421.28 is: 164,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,023.28 : 303,632.10 = 119,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,023.28/303,632.10 = 119,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,023.28x = 303,632.10 × 119,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,023.28x = 36,260,134,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,260,134,031.09/220,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,801.35

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