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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,851.80, 331,277.70 and 205,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,851.80, 331,277.70 and 205,980.20 is: 308,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,851.80 : 331,277.70 = 205,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,851.80/331,277.70 = 205,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,851.80x = 331,277.70 × 205,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,851.80x = 68,236,646,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,236,646,901.54/220,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,970.30

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