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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,744.64, 304,590.95 and 130,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,744.64, 304,590.95 and 130,088.30 is: 179,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,744.64 : 304,590.95 = 130,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,744.64/304,590.95 = 130,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,744.64x = 304,590.95 × 130,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,744.64x = 39,623,716,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623,716,707.49/220,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,500.25

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