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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,673.11, 304,551.32 and 130,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,673.11, 304,551.32 and 130,058.28 is: 179,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,673.11 : 304,551.32 = 130,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,673.11/304,551.32 = 130,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,673.11x = 304,551.32 × 130,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,673.11x = 39,609,420,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609,420,850.93/220,673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,493.64

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