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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,087.80, 330,131.70 and 218,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,087.80, 330,131.70 and 218,775.60 is: 328,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,087.80 : 330,131.70 = 218,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,087.80/330,131.70 = 218,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,087.80x = 330,131.70 × 218,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,087.80x = 72,224,760,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,224,760,746.52/220,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,163.40

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