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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,421.20, 330,631.80 and 54,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,421.20, 330,631.80 and 54,209.20 is: 81,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,421.20 : 330,631.80 = 54,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,421.20/330,631.80 = 54,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,421.20x = 330,631.80 × 54,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,421.20x = 17,923,285,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,285,372.56/220,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,313.80

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