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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,972.80, 331,502.40 and 94,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,972.80, 331,502.40 and 94,612.80 is: 141,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,972.80 : 331,502.40 = 94,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,972.80/331,502.40 = 94,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,972.80x = 331,502.40 × 94,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,972.80x = 31,364,370,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364,370,270.72/220,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,937.70

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