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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,557.20, 330,835.80 and 141,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,557.20, 330,835.80 and 141,825.20 is: 212,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,557.20 : 330,835.80 = 141,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,557.20/330,835.80 = 141,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,557.20x = 330,835.80 × 141,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,557.20x = 46,920,853,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,920,853,502.16/220,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,737.80

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