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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,852.24, 330,860.40 and 130,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,852.24, 330,860.40 and 130,624.72 is: 195,689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,852.24 : 330,860.40 = 130,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,852.24/330,860.40 = 130,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,852.24x = 330,860.40 × 130,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,852.24x = 43,218,547,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218,547,109.09/220,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,689.87

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