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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,994.40, 331,491.60 and 73,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,994.40, 331,491.60 and 73,250.40 is: 109,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,994.40 : 331,491.60 = 73,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,994.40/331,491.60 = 73,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,994.40x = 331,491.60 × 73,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,994.40x = 24,281,892,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,892,296.64/220,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,875.60

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