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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,308.44, 304,027.50 and 119,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,308.44, 304,027.50 and 119,706.44 is: 165,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,308.44 : 304,027.50 = 119,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,308.44/304,027.50 = 119,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,308.44x = 304,027.50 × 119,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,308.44x = 36,394,049,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394,049,687.10/220,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,195.89

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