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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,727.70, 331,091.55 and 54,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,727.70, 331,091.55 and 54,515.70 is: 81,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,727.70 : 331,091.55 = 54,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,727.70/331,091.55 = 54,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,727.70x = 331,091.55 × 54,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,727.70x = 18,049,687,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,687,612.34/220,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,773.55

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