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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,898.60, 331,347.90 and 153,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,898.60, 331,347.90 and 153,247.40 is: 229,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,898.60 : 331,347.90 = 153,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,898.60/331,347.90 = 153,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,898.60x = 331,347.90 × 153,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,898.60x = 50,778,204,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778,204,170.46/220,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,871.10

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