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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,317.94, 304,040.68 and 119,715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,317.94, 304,040.68 and 119,715.94 is: 165,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,317.94 : 304,040.68 = 119,715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,317.94/304,040.68 = 119,715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,317.94x = 304,040.68 × 119,715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,317.94x = 36,398,515,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398,515,804.44/220,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,209.04

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