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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,868.94, 331,334.73 and 71,074.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,868.94, 331,334.73 and 71,074.43 is: 106,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,868.94 : 331,334.73 = 71,074.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,868.94/331,334.73 = 71,074.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,868.94x = 331,334.73 × 71,074.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,868.94x = 23,549,427,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,549,427,073.95/220,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,621.72

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