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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,233.82, 303,914.55 and 119,629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,233.82, 303,914.55 and 119,629.66 is: 165,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,233.82 : 303,914.55 = 119,629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,233.82/303,914.55 = 119,629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,233.82x = 303,914.55 × 119,629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,233.82x = 36,357,194,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357,194,285.55/220,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,084.52

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