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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,511.76, 330,845.40 and 80,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,511.76, 330,845.40 and 80,284.56 is: 120,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,511.76 : 330,845.40 = 80,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,511.76/330,845.40 = 80,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,511.76x = 330,845.40 × 80,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,511.76x = 26,561,777,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561,777,367.02/220,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,455.15

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