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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,336.92, 304,064.91 and 119,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,336.92, 304,064.91 and 119,734.92 is: 165,234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,336.92 : 304,064.91 = 119,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,336.92/304,064.91 = 119,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,336.92x = 304,064.91 × 119,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,336.92x = 36,407,187,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,187,673.66/220,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,234.17

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