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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,101.82, 303,060.41 and 171,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,101.82, 303,060.41 and 171,898.46 is: 236,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,101.82 : 303,060.41 = 171,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,101.82/303,060.41 = 171,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,101.82x = 303,060.41 × 171,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,101.82x = 52,095,617,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,617,765.97/220,101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,688.72

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