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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,807.55, 330,706.94 and 131,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,807.55, 330,706.94 and 131,878.67 is: 197,516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,807.55 : 330,706.94 = 131,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,807.55/330,706.94 = 131,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,807.55x = 330,706.94 × 131,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,807.55x = 43,613,189,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613,189,094.04/220,807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,516.75

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