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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,033.70, 303,211.02 and 156,192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,033.70, 303,211.02 and 156,192.74 is: 215,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,033.70 : 303,211.02 = 156,192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,033.70/303,211.02 = 156,192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,033.70x = 303,211.02 × 156,192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,033.70x = 47,359,360,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359,360,011.99/220,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,236.85

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