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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,074.80, 330,112.20 and 145,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,074.80, 330,112.20 and 145,425.20 is: 218,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,074.80 : 330,112.20 = 145,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,074.80/330,112.20 = 145,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,074.80x = 330,112.20 × 145,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,074.80x = 48,006,632,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006,632,707.44/220,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,137.80

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