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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,919.25, 331,069.98 and 119,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,919.25, 331,069.98 and 119,498.36 is: 179,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,919.25 : 331,069.98 = 119,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,919.25/331,069.98 = 119,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,919.25x = 331,069.98 × 119,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,919.25x = 39,562,321,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,321,052.35/220,919.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,080.46

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