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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,233.76, 303,920.80 and 119,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,233.76, 303,920.80 and 119,631.68 is: 165,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,233.76 : 303,920.80 = 119,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,233.76/303,920.80 = 119,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,233.76x = 303,920.80 × 119,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,233.76x = 36,358,555,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358,555,890.94/220,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,090.75

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