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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,301.44, 304,017.84 and 119,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,301.44, 304,017.84 and 119,699.44 is: 165,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,301.44 : 304,017.84 = 119,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,301.44/304,017.84 = 119,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,301.44x = 304,017.84 × 119,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,301.44x = 36,390,764,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390,764,437.97/220,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,186.23

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