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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,319.44, 304,042.75 and 119,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,319.44, 304,042.75 and 119,717.44 is: 165,211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,319.44 : 304,042.75 = 119,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,319.44/304,042.75 = 119,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,319.44x = 304,042.75 × 119,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,319.44x = 36,399,219,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,219,680.56/220,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,211.11

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