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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,331.63, 304,057.64 and 119,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,331.63, 304,057.64 and 119,729.63 is: 165,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,331.63 : 304,057.64 = 119,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,331.63/304,057.64 = 119,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,331.63x = 304,057.64 × 119,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,331.63x = 36,404,708,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404,708,735.87/220,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,226.88

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