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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,315.50, 304,037.82 and 119,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,315.50, 304,037.82 and 119,713.50 is: 165,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,315.50 : 304,037.82 = 119,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,315.50/304,037.82 = 119,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,315.50x = 304,037.82 × 119,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,315.50x = 36,397,431,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397,431,564.57/220,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,205.95

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