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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,905.40, 331,358.10 and 203,798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,905.40, 331,358.10 and 203,798.20 is: 305,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,905.40 : 331,358.10 = 203,798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,905.40/331,358.10 = 203,798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,905.40x = 331,358.10 × 203,798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,905.40x = 67,530,184,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,530,184,335.42/220,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,697.30

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