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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,069.40, 331,604.10 and 181,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,069.40, 331,604.10 and 181,703.40 is: 272,555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,069.40 : 331,604.10 = 181,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,069.40/331,604.10 = 181,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,069.40x = 331,604.10 × 181,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,069.40x = 60,253,592,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253,592,423.94/221,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,555.10

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