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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,872.16, 331,347.20 and 80,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,872.16, 331,347.20 and 80,826.40 is: 121,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,872.16 : 331,347.20 = 80,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,872.16/331,347.20 = 80,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,872.16x = 331,347.20 × 80,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,872.16x = 26,781,601,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781,601,326.08/220,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,253.86

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