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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,812.23, 331,171.90 and 71,065.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,812.23, 331,171.90 and 71,065.91 is: 106,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,812.23 : 331,171.90 = 71,065.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,812.23/331,171.90 = 71,065.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,812.23x = 331,171.90 × 71,065.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,812.23x = 23,535,032,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535,032,439.93/220,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,583.92

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