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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,466.81, 304,235.39 and 129,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,466.81, 304,235.39 and 129,826.60 is: 179,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,466.81 : 304,235.39 = 129,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,466.81/304,235.39 = 129,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,466.81x = 304,235.39 × 129,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,466.81x = 39,497,845,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497,845,847.35/220,466.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,155.52

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