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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,709.55, 331,278.17 and 208,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,709.55, 331,278.17 and 208,721.55 is: 313,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,709.55 : 331,278.17 = 208,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,709.55/331,278.17 = 208,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,709.55x = 331,278.17 × 208,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,709.55x = 69,144,892,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,144,892,079.96/220,709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,284.55

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