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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,912.40, 331,368.60 and 71,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,912.40, 331,368.60 and 71,152.40 is: 106,728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,912.40 : 331,368.60 = 71,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,912.40/331,368.60 = 71,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,912.40x = 331,368.60 × 71,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,912.40x = 23,577,671,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577,671,174.64/220,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,728.60

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