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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,995.20, 331,492.80 and 137,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,995.20, 331,492.80 and 137,014.40 is: 205,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,995.20 : 331,492.80 = 137,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,995.20/331,492.80 = 137,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,995.20x = 331,492.80 × 137,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,995.20x = 45,419,287,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,419,287,096.32/220,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,521.60

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