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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,358.14, 304,085.67 and 119,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,358.14, 304,085.67 and 119,753.98 is: 165,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,358.14 : 304,085.67 = 119,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,358.14/304,085.67 = 119,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,358.14x = 304,085.67 × 119,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,358.14x = 36,415,469,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,415,469,243.47/220,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,255.84

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