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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,739.40, 330,878.70 and 120,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,739.40, 330,878.70 and 120,745.80 is: 180,992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,739.40 : 330,878.70 = 120,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,739.40/330,878.70 = 120,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,739.40x = 330,878.70 × 120,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,739.40x = 39,952,213,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,952,213,334.46/220,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,992.67

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