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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,368.80, 330,860.40 and 137,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,368.80, 330,860.40 and 137,424.80 is: 206,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,368.80 : 330,860.40 = 137,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,368.80/330,860.40 = 137,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,368.80x = 330,860.40 × 137,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,368.80x = 45,468,424,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468,424,297.92/220,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,328.77

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