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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,737.60, 331,106.40 and 131,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,737.60, 331,106.40 and 131,945.40 is: 197,918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,737.60 : 331,106.40 = 131,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,737.60/331,106.40 = 131,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,737.60x = 331,106.40 × 131,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,737.60x = 43,687,966,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687,966,390.56/220,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,918.10

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