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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,348.80, 330,523.20 and 158,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,348.80, 330,523.20 and 158,140.80 is: 237,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,348.80 : 330,523.20 = 158,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,348.80/330,523.20 = 158,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,348.80x = 330,523.20 × 158,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,348.80x = 52,269,203,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,203,266.56/220,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,211.20

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