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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,086.54, 305,012.82 and 136,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,086.54, 305,012.82 and 136,055.98 is: 187,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,086.54 : 305,012.82 = 136,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,086.54/305,012.82 = 136,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,086.54x = 305,012.82 × 136,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,086.54x = 41,498,818,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498,818,137.66/221,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,703.96

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