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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,503.12, 330,754.68 and 54,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,503.12, 330,754.68 and 54,291.12 is: 81,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,503.12 : 330,754.68 = 54,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,503.12/330,754.68 = 54,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,503.12x = 330,754.68 × 54,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,503.12x = 17,957,042,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957,042,022.44/220,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,436.68

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