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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,827.60, 331,241.40 and 73,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,827.60, 331,241.40 and 73,083.60 is: 109,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,827.60 : 331,241.40 = 73,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,827.60/331,241.40 = 73,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,827.60x = 331,241.40 × 73,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,827.60x = 24,208,313,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,208,313,981.04/220,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,625.40

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