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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,754.69, 331,251.64 and 170,932.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,754.69, 331,251.64 and 170,932.09 is: 256,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,754.69 : 331,251.64 = 170,932.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,754.69/331,251.64 = 170,932.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,754.69x = 331,251.64 × 170,932.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,754.69x = 56,621,535,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,535,141.13/220,754.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,490.75

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