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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,834.98, 331,251.12 and 132,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,834.98, 331,251.12 and 132,113.34 is: 198,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,834.98 : 331,251.12 = 132,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,834.98/331,251.12 = 132,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,834.98x = 331,251.12 × 132,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,834.98x = 43,762,691,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,691,841.94/220,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,169.20

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