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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,319.63, 304,042.91 and 119,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,319.63, 304,042.91 and 119,717.63 is: 165,211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,319.63 : 304,042.91 = 119,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,319.63/304,042.91 = 119,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,319.63x = 304,042.91 × 119,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,319.63x = 36,399,294,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,294,484.70/220,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,211.31

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