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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,562.80, 330,844.20 and 161,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,562.80, 330,844.20 and 161,119.60 is: 241,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,562.80 : 330,844.20 = 161,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,562.80/330,844.20 = 161,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,562.80x = 330,844.20 × 161,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,562.80x = 53,305,485,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305,485,166.32/220,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,679.40

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