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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,796.28, 331,147.44 and 62,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,796.28, 331,147.44 and 62,982.36 is: 94,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,796.28 : 331,147.44 = 62,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,796.28/331,147.44 = 62,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,796.28x = 331,147.44 × 62,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,796.28x = 20,856,447,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,447,279.16/220,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,460.14

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