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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,096.82, 303,053.51 and 171,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,096.82, 303,053.51 and 171,893.46 is: 236,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,096.82 : 303,053.51 = 171,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,096.82/303,053.51 = 171,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,096.82x = 303,053.51 × 171,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,096.82x = 52,092,916,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,092,916,399.04/220,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,681.82

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