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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,323.58, 330,466.91 and 87,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,323.58, 330,466.91 and 87,168.08 is: 130,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,323.58 : 330,466.91 = 87,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,323.58/330,466.91 = 87,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,323.58x = 330,466.91 × 87,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,323.58x = 28,806,165,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806,165,612.39/220,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,744.82

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