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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,024.32, 329,983.64 and 101,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,024.32, 329,983.64 and 101,581.88 is: 152,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,024.32 : 329,983.64 = 101,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,024.32/329,983.64 = 101,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,024.32x = 329,983.64 × 101,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,024.32x = 33,520,358,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,358,520.44/220,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,348.42

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