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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,465.02, 304,240.22 and 119,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,465.02, 304,240.22 and 119,863.02 is: 165,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,465.02 : 304,240.22 = 119,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,465.02/304,240.22 = 119,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,465.02x = 304,240.22 × 119,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,465.02x = 36,467,151,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,467,151,574.66/220,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,410.15

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