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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,875.91, 304,800.68 and 134,978.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,875.91, 304,800.68 and 134,978.66 is: 186,265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,875.91 : 304,800.68 = 134,978.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,875.91/304,800.68 = 134,978.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,875.91x = 304,800.68 × 134,978.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,875.91x = 41,141,587,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,587,440.60/220,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,265.62

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