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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,276.64, 330,283.74 and 87,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,276.64, 330,283.74 and 87,175.82 is: 130,711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,276.64 : 330,283.74 = 87,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,276.64/330,283.74 = 87,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,276.64x = 330,283.74 × 87,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,276.64x = 28,792,755,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,755,867.17/220,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,711.80

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