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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,575.40, 330,999.90 and 115,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,575.40, 330,999.90 and 115,469.80 is: 173,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,575.40 : 330,999.90 = 115,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,575.40/330,999.90 = 115,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,575.40x = 330,999.90 × 115,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,575.40x = 38,220,492,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220,492,253.02/220,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,276.31

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