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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,364.50, 304,103.02 and 119,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,364.50, 304,103.02 and 119,762.50 is: 165,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,364.50 : 304,103.02 = 119,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,364.50/304,103.02 = 119,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,364.50x = 304,103.02 × 119,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,364.50x = 36,420,137,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420,137,932.75/220,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,272.26

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