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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,063.20, 329,997.60 and 86,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,063.20, 329,997.60 and 86,899.20 is: 130,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,063.20 : 329,997.60 = 86,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,063.20/329,997.60 = 86,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,063.20x = 329,997.60 × 86,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,063.20x = 28,676,527,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676,527,441.92/220,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,310.42

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