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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,873.16, 331,348.70 and 80,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,873.16, 331,348.70 and 80,827.40 is: 121,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,873.16 : 331,348.70 = 80,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,873.16/331,348.70 = 80,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,873.16x = 331,348.70 × 80,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,873.16x = 26,782,053,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,053,914.38/220,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,255.36

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