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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,726.48, 330,494.85 and 140,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,726.48, 330,494.85 and 140,329.63 is: 210,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,726.48 : 330,494.85 = 140,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,726.48/330,494.85 = 140,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,726.48x = 330,494.85 × 140,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,726.48x = 46,378,220,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378,220,017.41/220,726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,116.25

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