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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,119.20, 330,178.80 and 53,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,119.20, 330,178.80 and 53,907.20 is: 80,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,119.20 : 330,178.80 = 53,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,119.20/330,178.80 = 53,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,119.20x = 330,178.80 × 53,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,119.20x = 17,799,014,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,014,607.36/220,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,860.80

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