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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,470.19, 304,240.05 and 129,829.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,470.19, 304,240.05 and 129,829.97 is: 179,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,470.19 : 304,240.05 = 129,829.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,470.19/304,240.05 = 129,829.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,470.19x = 304,240.05 × 129,829.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,470.19x = 39,499,477,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499,477,324.90/220,470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,160.17

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