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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,468.52, 304,245.06 and 119,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,468.52, 304,245.06 and 119,866.52 is: 165,414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,468.52 : 304,245.06 = 119,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,468.52/304,245.06 = 119,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,468.52x = 304,245.06 × 119,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,468.52x = 36,468,796,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468,796,569.39/220,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,414.98

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