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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,909.80, 331,037.02 and 162,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,909.80, 331,037.02 and 162,255.08 is: 243,141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,909.80 : 331,037.02 = 162,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,909.80/331,037.02 = 162,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,909.80x = 331,037.02 × 162,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,909.80x = 53,712,438,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712,438,163.06/220,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,141.94

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