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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,700.25, 304,566.35 and 131,276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,700.25, 304,566.35 and 131,276.25 is: 181,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,700.25 : 304,566.35 = 131,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,700.25/304,566.35 = 131,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,700.25x = 304,566.35 × 131,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,700.25x = 39,982,327,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982,327,647.81/220,700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,161.23

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