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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,812.40, 331,218.60 and 115,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,812.40, 331,218.60 and 115,663.60 is: 173,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,812.40 : 331,218.60 = 115,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,812.40/331,218.60 = 115,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,812.40x = 331,218.60 × 115,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,812.40x = 38,309,935,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309,935,662.96/220,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,495.40

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