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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,647.63, 330,971.58 and 154,217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,647.63, 330,971.58 and 154,217.46 is: 231,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,647.63 : 330,971.58 = 154,217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,647.63/330,971.58 = 154,217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,647.63x = 330,971.58 × 154,217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,647.63x = 51,041,596,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,596,399.79/220,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,326.28

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