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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,986.30, 331,479.45 and 54,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,986.30, 331,479.45 and 54,774.30 is: 82,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,986.30 : 331,479.45 = 54,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,986.30/331,479.45 = 54,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,986.30x = 331,479.45 × 54,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,986.30x = 18,156,554,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,156,554,838.14/220,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,161.45

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