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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,672.12, 304,549.94 and 130,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,672.12, 304,549.94 and 130,057.26 is: 179,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,672.12 : 304,549.94 = 130,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,672.12/304,549.94 = 130,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,672.12x = 304,549.94 × 130,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,672.12x = 39,608,930,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,608,930,729.56/220,672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,492.23

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