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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,721.40, 330,851.70 and 120,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,721.40, 330,851.70 and 120,727.80 is: 180,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,721.40 : 330,851.70 = 120,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,721.40/330,851.70 = 120,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,721.40x = 330,851.70 × 120,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,721.40x = 39,942,997,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,997,867.26/220,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,965.68

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