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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,187.80, 330,281.70 and 144,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,187.80, 330,281.70 and 144,080.20 is: 216,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,187.80 : 330,281.70 = 144,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,187.80/330,281.70 = 144,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,187.80x = 330,281.70 × 144,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,187.80x = 47,587,053,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587,053,392.34/220,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,120.30

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