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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,207.44, 303,886.57 and 119,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,207.44, 303,886.57 and 119,605.44 is: 165,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,207.44 : 303,886.57 = 119,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,207.44/303,886.57 = 119,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,207.44x = 303,886.57 × 119,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,207.44x = 36,346,486,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,346,486,914.94/220,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,055.67

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