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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,856.91, 331,036.87 and 94,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,856.91, 331,036.87 and 94,433.73 is: 141,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,856.91 : 331,036.87 = 94,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,856.91/331,036.87 = 94,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,856.91x = 331,036.87 × 94,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,856.91x = 31,261,046,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261,046,401.63/220,856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,544.34

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