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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,376.80, 330,872.40 and 137,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,376.80, 330,872.40 and 137,432.80 is: 206,340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,376.80 : 330,872.40 = 137,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,376.80/330,872.40 = 137,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,376.80x = 330,872.40 × 137,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,376.80x = 45,472,720,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472,720,374.72/220,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,340.78

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