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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,835.80, 331,253.70 and 54,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,835.80, 331,253.70 and 54,623.80 is: 81,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,835.80 : 331,253.70 = 54,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,835.80/331,253.70 = 54,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,835.80x = 331,253.70 × 54,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,835.80x = 18,094,335,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094,335,858.06/220,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,935.70

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