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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,369.12, 304,107.96 and 119,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,369.12, 304,107.96 and 119,767.12 is: 165,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,369.12 : 304,107.96 = 119,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,369.12/304,107.96 = 119,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,369.12x = 304,107.96 × 119,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,369.12x = 36,422,134,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422,134,538.28/220,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,277.85

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