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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,867.94, 331,333.23 and 71,073.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,867.94, 331,333.23 and 71,073.43 is: 106,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,867.94 : 331,333.23 = 71,073.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,867.94/331,333.23 = 71,073.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,867.94x = 331,333.23 × 71,073.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,867.94x = 23,548,989,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,989,129.08/220,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,620.22

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