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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,336.14, 304,063.86 and 119,734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,336.14, 304,063.86 and 119,734.14 is: 165,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,336.14 : 304,063.86 = 119,734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,336.14/304,063.86 = 119,734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,336.14x = 304,063.86 × 119,734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,336.14x = 36,406,824,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406,824,782.18/220,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,233.11

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