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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,430.13, 330,368.58 and 119,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,430.13, 330,368.58 and 119,224.14 is: 178,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,430.13 : 330,368.58 = 119,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,430.13/330,368.58 = 119,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,430.13x = 330,368.58 × 119,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,430.13x = 39,387,909,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387,909,833.52/220,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,686.60

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