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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,368.56, 303,951.06 and 202,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,368.56, 303,951.06 and 202,276.71 is: 278,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,368.56 : 303,951.06 = 202,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,368.56/303,951.06 = 202,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,368.56x = 303,951.06 × 202,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,368.56x = 61,482,220,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,220,417.81/220,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,997.25

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