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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,055.76, 329,655.35 and 162,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,055.76, 329,655.35 and 162,247.73 is: 243,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,055.76 : 329,655.35 = 162,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,055.76/329,655.35 = 162,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,055.76x = 329,655.35 × 162,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,055.76x = 53,485,829,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,485,829,760.34/220,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,055.80

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