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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,855.91, 331,035.38 and 94,432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,855.91, 331,035.38 and 94,432.73 is: 141,542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,855.91 : 331,035.38 = 94,432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,855.91/331,035.38 = 94,432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,855.91x = 331,035.38 × 94,432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,855.91x = 31,260,572,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260,572,532.65/220,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,542.84

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