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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,853.79, 331,333.61 and 71,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,853.79, 331,333.61 and 71,108.15 is: 106,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,853.79 : 331,333.61 = 71,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,853.79/331,333.61 = 71,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,853.79x = 331,333.61 × 71,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,853.79x = 23,560,518,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,518,027.71/220,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,679.26

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