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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,907.72, 331,372.52 and 63,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,907.72, 331,372.52 and 63,159.44 is: 94,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,907.72 : 331,372.52 = 63,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,907.72/331,372.52 = 63,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,907.72x = 331,372.52 × 63,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,907.72x = 20,929,302,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929,302,794.59/220,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,742.29

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