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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,694.88, 304,512.80 and 144,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,694.88, 304,512.80 and 144,325.92 is: 199,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,694.88 : 304,512.80 = 144,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,694.88/304,512.80 = 144,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,694.88x = 304,512.80 × 144,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,694.88x = 43,949,090,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,949,090,011.78/220,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,139.60

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