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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,433.80, 304,190.18 and 119,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,433.80, 304,190.18 and 119,831.80 is: 165,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,433.80 : 304,190.18 = 119,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,433.80/304,190.18 = 119,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,433.80x = 304,190.18 × 119,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,433.80x = 36,451,656,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,656,811.72/220,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,363.28

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