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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,495.96, 304,278.96 and 128,632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,495.96, 304,278.96 and 128,632.85 is: 177,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,495.96 : 304,278.96 = 128,632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,495.96/304,278.96 = 128,632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,495.96x = 304,278.96 × 128,632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,495.96x = 39,140,269,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,269,819.84/220,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,510.14

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