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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,556.73, 329,341.16 and 175,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,556.73, 329,341.16 and 175,067.74 is: 261,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,556.73 : 329,341.16 = 175,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,556.73/329,341.16 = 175,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,556.73x = 329,341.16 × 175,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,556.73x = 57,657,013,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657,013,419.52/220,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,415.79

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