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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,704.80, 331,057.20 and 203,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,704.80, 331,057.20 and 203,424.80 is: 305,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,704.80 : 331,057.20 = 203,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,704.80/331,057.20 = 203,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,704.80x = 331,057.20 × 203,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,704.80x = 67,345,244,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345,244,698.56/220,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,137.20

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