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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,460.08, 304,233.24 and 119,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,460.08, 304,233.24 and 119,858.80 is: 165,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,460.08 : 304,233.24 = 119,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,460.08/304,233.24 = 119,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,460.08x = 304,233.24 × 119,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,460.08x = 36,465,031,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,465,031,066.51/220,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,404.24

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