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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,308.76, 304,025.16 and 129,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,308.76, 304,025.16 and 129,664.04 is: 178,935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,308.76 : 304,025.16 = 129,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,308.76/304,025.16 = 129,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,308.76x = 304,025.16 × 129,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,308.76x = 39,421,130,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421,130,507.25/220,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,935.83

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