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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,734.55, 331,151.16 and 80,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,734.55, 331,151.16 and 80,493.16 is: 120,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,734.55 : 331,151.16 = 80,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,734.55/331,151.16 = 80,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,734.55x = 331,151.16 × 80,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,734.55x = 26,655,403,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,655,403,306.07/220,734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,757.73

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