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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,847.48, 331,095.72 and 96,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,847.48, 331,095.72 and 96,101 is: 144,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,847.48 : 331,095.72 = 96,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,847.48/331,095.72 = 96,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,847.48x = 331,095.72 × 96,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,847.48x = 31,818,629,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,629,787.72/220,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,075.13

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