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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,697.38, 331,044.32 and 146,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,697.38, 331,044.32 and 146,151.12 is: 219,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,697.38 : 331,044.32 = 146,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,697.38/331,044.32 = 146,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,697.38x = 331,044.32 × 146,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,697.38x = 48,382,498,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382,498,137.64/220,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,225.52

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