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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,964.20, 331,446.30 and 96,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,964.20, 331,446.30 and 96,548.20 is: 144,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,964.20 : 331,446.30 = 96,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,964.20/331,446.30 = 96,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,964.20x = 331,446.30 × 96,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,964.20x = 32,000,543,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,543,661.66/220,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,822.30

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