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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,511.10, 330,110.55 and 145,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,511.10, 330,110.55 and 145,715.70 is: 218,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,511.10 : 330,110.55 = 145,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,511.10/330,110.55 = 145,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,511.10x = 330,110.55 × 145,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,511.10x = 48,102,289,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,289,870.64/220,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,139.99

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