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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,895.70, 331,516.35 and 102,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,895.70, 331,516.35 and 102,581.70 is: 153,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,895.70 : 331,516.35 = 102,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,895.70/331,516.35 = 102,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,895.70x = 331,516.35 × 102,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,895.70x = 34,007,510,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007,510,760.80/220,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,952.80

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