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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,842.89, 331,026.20 and 108,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,842.89, 331,026.20 and 108,392.21 is: 162,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,842.89 : 331,026.20 = 108,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,842.89/331,026.20 = 108,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,842.89x = 331,026.20 × 108,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,842.89x = 35,880,660,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880,660,843.94/220,842.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,471.43

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