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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,197.41, 303,858.04 and 129,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,197.41, 303,858.04 and 129,535.86 is: 178,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,197.41 : 303,858.04 = 129,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,197.41/303,858.04 = 129,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,197.41x = 303,858.04 × 129,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,197.41x = 39,360,512,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,512,998.17/220,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,751.02

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