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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,703.91, 331,053.55 and 146,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,703.91, 331,053.55 and 146,157.58 is: 219,234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,703.91 : 331,053.55 = 146,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,703.91/331,053.55 = 146,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,703.91x = 331,053.55 × 146,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,703.91x = 48,385,986,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385,986,697.92/220,703.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,234.84

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