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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,262.68, 329,969.46 and 131,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,262.68, 329,969.46 and 131,587.16 is: 197,127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,262.68 : 329,969.46 = 131,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,262.68/329,969.46 = 131,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,262.68x = 329,969.46 × 131,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,262.68x = 43,419,744,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419,744,128.13/220,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,127.10

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