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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,254.30, 308,978.10 and 220,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,254.30, 308,978.10 and 220,254.30 is: 308,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,254.30 : 308,978.10 = 220,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,254.30/308,978.10 = 220,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,254.30x = 308,978.10 × 220,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,254.30x = 68,053,755,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053,755,130.83/220,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,978.10

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