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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,255.34, 304,098.62 and 169,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,255.34, 304,098.62 and 169,176.74 is: 233,576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,255.34 : 304,098.62 = 169,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,255.34/304,098.62 = 169,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,255.34x = 304,098.62 × 169,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,255.34x = 51,446,410,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,446,410,803.72/220,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,576.23

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