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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,859.80, 331,342.60 and 71,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,859.80, 331,342.60 and 71,114.14 is: 106,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,859.80 : 331,342.60 = 71,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,859.80/331,342.60 = 71,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,859.80x = 331,342.60 × 71,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,859.80x = 23,563,144,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563,144,044.36/220,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,688.24

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