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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,184.43, 330,276.69 and 53,972.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,184.43, 330,276.69 and 53,972.43 is: 80,958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,184.43 : 330,276.69 = 53,972.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,184.43/330,276.69 = 53,972.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,184.43x = 330,276.69 × 53,972.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,184.43x = 17,825,835,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,835,531.66/220,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,958.66

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