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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,396.35, 330,400.72 and 87,370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,396.35, 330,400.72 and 87,370.05 is: 130,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,396.35 : 330,400.72 = 87,370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,396.35/330,400.72 = 87,370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,396.35x = 330,400.72 × 87,370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,396.35x = 28,867,127,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867,127,426.44/220,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,978.25

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