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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,975.80, 331,463.70 and 54,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,975.80, 331,463.70 and 54,763.80 is: 82,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,975.80 : 331,463.70 = 54,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,975.80/331,463.70 = 54,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,975.80x = 331,463.70 × 54,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,975.80x = 18,152,211,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,211,774.06/220,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,145.70

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