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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,319.75, 304,043.08 and 119,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,319.75, 304,043.08 and 119,717.75 is: 165,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,319.75 : 304,043.08 = 119,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,319.75/304,043.08 = 119,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,319.75x = 304,043.08 × 119,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,319.75x = 36,399,353,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,353,440.67/220,319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,211.49

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