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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,876.91, 304,802.06 and 134,979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,876.91, 304,802.06 and 134,979.67 is: 186,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,876.91 : 304,802.06 = 134,979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,876.91/304,802.06 = 134,979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,876.91x = 304,802.06 × 134,979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,876.91x = 41,142,079,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,079,275.21/220,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,267.00

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