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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,864.94, 331,328.73 and 71,070.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,864.94, 331,328.73 and 71,070.43 is: 106,615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,864.94 : 331,328.73 = 71,070.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,864.94/331,328.73 = 71,070.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,864.94x = 331,328.73 × 71,070.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,864.94x = 23,547,675,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,675,312.45/220,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,615.72

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