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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,771.56, 331,206.72 and 80,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,771.56, 331,206.72 and 80,530.20 is: 120,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,771.56 : 331,206.72 = 80,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,771.56/331,206.72 = 80,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,771.56x = 331,206.72 × 80,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,771.56x = 26,672,143,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,143,402.94/220,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,813.31

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