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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,768.26, 331,184.78 and 70,959.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,768.26, 331,184.78 and 70,959.16 is: 106,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,768.26 : 331,184.78 = 70,959.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,768.26/331,184.78 = 70,959.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,768.26x = 331,184.78 × 70,959.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,768.26x = 23,500,593,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,593,793.58/220,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,449.15

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