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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,629.44, 330,963.86 and 85,690.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,629.44, 330,963.86 and 85,690.29 is: 128,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,629.44 : 330,963.86 = 85,690.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,629.44/330,963.86 = 85,690.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,629.44x = 330,963.86 × 85,690.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,629.44x = 28,360,388,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360,388,714.47/220,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,543.09

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