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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,992.84, 331,489.02 and 54,780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,992.84, 331,489.02 and 54,780.84 is: 82,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,992.84 : 331,489.02 = 54,780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,992.84/331,489.02 = 54,780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,992.84x = 331,489.02 × 54,780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,992.84x = 18,159,246,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,246,966.38/220,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,171.20

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