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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,994.52, 331,590.12 and 115,788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,994.52, 331,590.12 and 115,788.88 is: 173,734.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,994.52 : 331,590.12 = 115,788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,994.52/331,590.12 = 115,788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,994.52x = 331,590.12 × 115,788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,994.52x = 38,394,448,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394,448,613.87/220,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,734.84

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