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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,770.13, 331,163.24 and 78,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,770.13, 331,163.24 and 78,625.86 is: 117,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,770.13 : 331,163.24 = 78,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,770.13/331,163.24 = 78,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,770.13x = 331,163.24 × 78,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,770.13x = 26,037,994,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,994,152.26/220,770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,941.66

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