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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,806.40, 331,264.80 and 71,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,806.40, 331,264.80 and 71,060.80 is: 106,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,806.40 : 331,264.80 = 71,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,806.40/331,264.80 = 71,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,806.40x = 331,264.80 × 71,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,806.40x = 23,539,941,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,941,699.84/220,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,608.96

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