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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,681.68, 304,571.74 and 128,831.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,681.68, 304,571.74 and 128,831.09 is: 177,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,681.68 : 304,571.74 = 128,831.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,681.68/304,571.74 = 128,831.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,681.68x = 304,571.74 × 128,831.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,681.68x = 39,238,308,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238,308,786.16/220,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,805.01

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