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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,712.80, 330,874.80 and 132,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,712.80, 330,874.80 and 132,001.60 is: 197,886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,712.80 : 330,874.80 = 132,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,712.80/330,874.80 = 132,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,712.80x = 330,874.80 × 132,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,712.80x = 43,676,002,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676,002,999.68/220,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,886.14

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