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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,609.88, 330,914.86 and 154,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,609.88, 330,914.86 and 154,179.76 is: 231,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,609.88 : 330,914.86 = 154,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,609.88/330,914.86 = 154,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,609.88x = 330,914.86 × 154,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,609.88x = 51,020,373,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020,373,695.23/220,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,269.67

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