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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,814.70, 331,331.40 and 126,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,814.70, 331,331.40 and 126,117.60 is: 189,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,814.70 : 331,331.40 = 126,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,814.70/331,331.40 = 126,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,814.70x = 331,331.40 × 126,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,814.70x = 41,786,720,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786,720,972.64/220,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,238.85

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