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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,075.07, 303,704.84 and 129,434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,075.07, 303,704.84 and 129,434.85 is: 178,620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,075.07 : 303,704.84 = 129,434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,075.07/303,704.84 = 129,434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,075.07x = 303,704.84 × 129,434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,075.07x = 39,309,989,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309,989,762.50/220,075.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,620.83

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