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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,826.34, 331,239.62 and 71,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,826.34, 331,239.62 and 71,066.62 is: 106,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,826.34 : 331,239.62 = 71,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,826.34/331,239.62 = 71,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,826.34x = 331,239.62 × 71,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,826.34x = 23,540,078,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,078,191.95/220,826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,599.96

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