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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,460.02, 304,233.33 and 119,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,460.02, 304,233.33 and 119,858.02 is: 165,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,460.02 : 304,233.33 = 119,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,460.02/304,233.33 = 119,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,460.02x = 304,233.33 × 119,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,460.02x = 36,464,804,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464,804,551.81/220,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,403.25

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