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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,223.80, 330,422.10 and 79,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,223.80, 330,422.10 and 79,996.60 is: 120,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,223.80 : 330,422.10 = 79,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,223.80/330,422.10 = 79,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,223.80x = 330,422.10 × 79,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,223.80x = 26,432,644,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,644,564.86/220,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,026.28

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