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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,497.80, 330,746.70 and 160,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,497.80, 330,746.70 and 160,719.80 is: 241,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,497.80 : 330,746.70 = 160,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,497.80/330,746.70 = 160,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,497.80x = 330,746.70 × 160,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,497.80x = 53,157,543,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,157,543,474.66/220,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,079.70

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