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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,578.81, 330,861.29 and 121,362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,578.81, 330,861.29 and 121,362.65 is: 182,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,578.81 : 330,861.29 = 121,362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,578.81/330,861.29 = 121,362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,578.81x = 330,861.29 × 121,362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,578.81x = 40,154,200,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,154,200,675.70/220,578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,040.15

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