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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,958.02, 331,179.91 and 126,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,958.02, 331,179.91 and 126,254.54 is: 189,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,958.02 : 331,179.91 = 126,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,958.02/331,179.91 = 126,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,958.02x = 331,179.91 × 126,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,958.02x = 41,812,967,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,967,194.29/220,958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,234.89

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