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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,033.93, 305,026.82 and 120,431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,033.93, 305,026.82 and 120,431.93 is: 166,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,033.93 : 305,026.82 = 120,431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,033.93/305,026.82 = 120,431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,033.93x = 305,026.82 × 120,431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,033.93x = 36,734,969,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,734,969,698.01/221,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,196.06

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