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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,827.21, 331,339.14 and 80,553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,827.21, 331,339.14 and 80,553.03 is: 120,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,827.21 : 331,339.14 = 80,553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,827.21/331,339.14 = 80,553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,827.21x = 331,339.14 × 80,553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,827.21x = 26,690,371,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690,371,684.59/220,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,865.41

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