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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,997.66, 331,499.73 and 63,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,997.66, 331,499.73 and 63,226.40 is: 94,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,997.66 : 331,499.73 = 63,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,997.66/331,499.73 = 63,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,997.66x = 331,499.73 × 63,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,997.66x = 20,959,534,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959,534,528.87/220,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,840.53

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