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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,496.40, 330,744.60 and 131,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,496.40, 330,744.60 and 131,704.20 is: 197,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,496.40 : 330,744.60 = 131,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,496.40/330,744.60 = 131,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,496.40x = 330,744.60 × 131,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,496.40x = 43,560,452,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,560,452,947.32/220,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,556.30

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