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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,715.06, 331,070.85 and 146,168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,715.06, 331,070.85 and 146,168.82 is: 219,252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,715.06 : 331,070.85 = 146,168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,715.06/331,070.85 = 146,168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,715.06x = 331,070.85 × 146,168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,715.06x = 48,392,235,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392,235,480.90/220,715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,252.08

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