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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,813.20, 330,879.60 and 164,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,813.20, 330,879.60 and 164,388.60 is: 246,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,813.20 : 330,879.60 = 164,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,813.20/330,879.60 = 164,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,813.20x = 330,879.60 × 164,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,813.20x = 54,392,834,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,392,834,212.56/220,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,329.63

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