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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,967.84, 331,451.58 and 54,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,967.84, 331,451.58 and 54,755.84 is: 82,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,967.84 : 331,451.58 = 54,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,967.84/331,451.58 = 54,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,967.84x = 331,451.58 × 54,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,967.84x = 18,148,909,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148,909,682.23/220,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,133.72

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