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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,973.52, 331,476.48 and 94,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,973.52, 331,476.48 and 94,490.40 is: 141,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,973.52 : 331,476.48 = 94,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,973.52/331,476.48 = 94,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,973.52x = 331,476.48 × 94,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,973.52x = 31,321,345,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,321,345,185.79/220,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,742.53

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