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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,552.80, 330,829.20 and 126,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,552.80, 330,829.20 and 126,981.60 is: 190,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,552.80 : 330,829.20 = 126,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,552.80/330,829.20 = 126,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,552.80x = 330,829.20 × 126,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,552.80x = 42,009,221,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009,221,142.72/220,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,472.40

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