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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,920.40, 331,380.60 and 203,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,920.40, 331,380.60 and 203,813.20 is: 305,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,920.40 : 331,380.60 = 203,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,920.40/331,380.60 = 203,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,920.40x = 331,380.60 × 203,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,920.40x = 67,539,740,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539,740,503.92/220,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,719.80

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