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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,878.80, 331,577.40 and 219,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,878.80, 331,577.40 and 219,323.60 is: 329,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,878.80 : 331,577.40 = 219,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,878.80/331,577.40 = 219,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,878.80x = 331,577.40 × 219,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,878.80x = 72,722,749,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722,749,046.64/220,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,242.77

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