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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,438.40, 330,657.60 and 131,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,438.40, 330,657.60 and 131,964.80 is: 197,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,438.40 : 330,657.60 = 131,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,438.40/330,657.60 = 131,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,438.40x = 330,657.60 × 131,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,438.40x = 43,635,164,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,635,164,052.48/220,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,947.20

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