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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,231.93, 330,397.13 and 70,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,231.93, 330,397.13 and 70,481.20 is: 105,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,231.93 : 330,397.13 = 70,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,231.93/330,397.13 = 70,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,231.93x = 330,397.13 × 70,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,231.93x = 23,286,786,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286,786,198.96/220,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,737.56

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