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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,863.54, 331,348.23 and 71,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,863.54, 331,348.23 and 71,117.91 is: 106,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,863.54 : 331,348.23 = 71,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,863.54/331,348.23 = 71,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,863.54x = 331,348.23 × 71,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,863.54x = 23,564,793,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564,793,599.80/220,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,693.91

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