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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,160.80, 330,241.20 and 218,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,160.80, 330,241.20 and 218,778.40 is: 328,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,160.80 : 330,241.20 = 218,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,160.80/330,241.20 = 218,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,160.80x = 330,241.20 × 218,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,160.80x = 72,249,641,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,249,641,350.08/220,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,167.60

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