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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,275.64, 330,282.24 and 87,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,275.64, 330,282.24 and 87,174.82 is: 130,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,275.64 : 330,282.24 = 87,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,275.64/330,282.24 = 87,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,275.64x = 330,282.24 × 87,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,275.64x = 28,792,294,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,294,821.20/220,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,710.30

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