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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,682.50, 304,546.71 and 120,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,682.50, 304,546.71 and 120,080.50 is: 165,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,682.50 : 304,546.71 = 120,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,682.50/304,546.71 = 120,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,682.50x = 304,546.71 × 120,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,682.50x = 36,570,121,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,121,210.16/220,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,713.73

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