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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,834.53, 331,181.54 and 71,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,834.53, 331,181.54 and 71,039.94 is: 106,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,834.53 : 331,181.54 = 71,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,834.53/331,181.54 = 71,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,834.53x = 331,181.54 × 71,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,834.53x = 23,527,115,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527,115,200.18/220,834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,537.30

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