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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,082.54, 329,999.87 and 70,287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,082.54, 329,999.87 and 70,287.62 is: 105,391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,082.54 : 329,999.87 = 70,287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,082.54/329,999.87 = 70,287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,082.54x = 329,999.87 × 70,287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,082.54x = 23,194,903,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,903,988.33/220,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,391.84

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