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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,161.80, 330,242.70 and 218,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,161.80, 330,242.70 and 218,779.40 is: 328,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,161.80 : 330,242.70 = 218,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,161.80/330,242.70 = 218,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,161.80x = 330,242.70 × 218,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,161.80x = 72,250,299,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,250,299,760.38/220,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,169.10

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