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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,989.80, 331,484.70 and 54,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,989.80, 331,484.70 and 54,777.80 is: 82,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,989.80 : 331,484.70 = 54,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,989.80/331,484.70 = 54,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,989.80x = 331,484.70 × 54,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,989.80x = 18,158,002,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,002,599.66/220,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,166.70

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