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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,720.43, 304,686.75 and 149,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,720.43, 304,686.75 and 149,197.33 is: 205,954.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,720.43 : 304,686.75 = 149,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,720.43/304,686.75 = 149,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,720.43x = 304,686.75 × 149,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,720.43x = 45,458,448,944.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,458,448,944.31/220,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,954.88

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