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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,863.44, 331,326.48 and 71,068.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,863.44, 331,326.48 and 71,068.93 is: 106,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,863.44 : 331,326.48 = 71,068.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,863.44/331,326.48 = 71,068.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,863.44x = 331,326.48 × 71,068.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,863.44x = 23,547,017,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,017,852.46/220,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,613.47

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