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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,772, 331,207.36 and 80,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,772, 331,207.36 and 80,530.62 is: 120,813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,772 : 331,207.36 = 80,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,772/331,207.36 = 80,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,772x = 331,207.36 × 80,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,772x = 26,672,334,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,334,049.36/220,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,813.93

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