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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,847.04, 304,462.80 and 149,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,847.04, 304,462.80 and 149,113.44 is: 205,569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,847.04 : 304,462.80 = 149,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,847.04/304,462.80 = 149,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,847.04x = 304,462.80 × 149,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,847.04x = 45,399,495,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399,495,460.03/220,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,569.86

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