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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,529.93, 304,399.82 and 175,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,529.93, 304,399.82 and 175,288.19 is: 241,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,529.93 : 304,399.82 = 175,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,529.93/304,399.82 = 175,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,529.93x = 304,399.82 × 175,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,529.93x = 53,357,692,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357,692,400.35/220,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,952.16

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