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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,796.80, 331,238.40 and 94,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,796.80, 331,238.40 and 94,436.80 is: 141,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,796.80 : 331,238.40 = 94,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,796.80/331,238.40 = 94,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,796.80x = 331,238.40 × 94,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,796.80x = 31,281,094,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281,094,533.12/220,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,673.68

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