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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,842.76, 330,836.46 and 132,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,842.76, 330,836.46 and 132,166.12 is: 197,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,842.76 : 330,836.46 = 132,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,842.76/330,836.46 = 132,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,842.76x = 330,836.46 × 132,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,842.76x = 43,725,371,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725,371,272.74/220,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,993.23

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