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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,833.92, 304,790.52 and 130,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,833.92, 304,790.52 and 130,184.48 is: 179,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,833.92 : 304,790.52 = 130,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,833.92/304,790.52 = 130,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,833.92x = 304,790.52 × 130,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,833.92x = 39,678,995,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678,995,355.13/220,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,677.99

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