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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,306.82, 304,022.85 and 119,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,306.82, 304,022.85 and 119,704.82 is: 165,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,306.82 : 304,022.85 = 119,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,306.82/304,022.85 = 119,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,306.82x = 304,022.85 × 119,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,306.82x = 36,393,000,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393,000,535.14/220,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,192.35

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