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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,697.20, 330,705.60 and 164,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,697.20, 330,705.60 and 164,272.60 is: 246,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,697.20 : 330,705.60 = 164,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,697.20/330,705.60 = 164,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,697.20x = 330,705.60 × 164,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,697.20x = 54,325,868,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325,868,746.56/220,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,155.68

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