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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,148.80, 330,223.20 and 218,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,148.80, 330,223.20 and 218,766.40 is: 328,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,148.80 : 330,223.20 = 218,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,148.80/330,223.20 = 218,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,148.80x = 330,223.20 × 218,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,148.80x = 72,241,740,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,241,740,660.48/220,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,149.60

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