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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,029.12, 303,635.52 and 119,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,029.12, 303,635.52 and 119,427.12 is: 164,806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,029.12 : 303,635.52 = 119,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,029.12/303,635.52 = 119,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,029.12x = 303,635.52 × 119,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,029.12x = 36,262,315,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,262,315,683.30/220,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,806.89

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