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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,856.40, 331,284.60 and 80,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,856.40, 331,284.60 and 80,619.60 is: 120,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,856.40 : 331,284.60 = 80,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,856.40/331,284.60 = 80,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,856.40x = 331,284.60 × 80,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,856.40x = 26,708,031,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,708,031,938.16/220,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,929.40

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