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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,827.57, 331,171.64 and 71,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,827.57, 331,171.64 and 71,034.47 is: 106,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,827.57 : 331,171.64 = 71,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,827.57/331,171.64 = 71,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,827.57x = 331,171.64 × 71,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,827.57x = 23,524,601,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,601,423.67/220,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,529.28

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