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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,918.40, 331,377.60 and 203,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,918.40, 331,377.60 and 203,811.20 is: 305,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,918.40 : 331,377.60 = 203,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,918.40/331,377.60 = 203,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,918.40x = 331,377.60 × 203,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,918.40x = 67,538,466,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,466,309.12/220,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,716.80

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