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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,558.20, 330,837.30 and 141,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,558.20, 330,837.30 and 141,826.20 is: 212,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,558.20 : 330,837.30 = 141,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,558.20/330,837.30 = 141,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,558.20x = 330,837.30 × 141,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,558.20x = 46,921,397,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921,397,077.26/220,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,739.30

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