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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,362.50, 304,100.52 and 119,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,362.50, 304,100.52 and 119,760.50 is: 165,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,362.50 : 304,100.52 = 119,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,362.50/304,100.52 = 119,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,362.50x = 304,100.52 × 119,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,362.50x = 36,419,230,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,419,230,325.46/220,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,269.64

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