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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,166.92, 331,750.62 and 54,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,166.92, 331,750.62 and 54,954.92 is: 82,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,166.92 : 331,750.62 = 54,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,166.92/331,750.62 = 54,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,166.92x = 331,750.62 × 54,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,166.92x = 18,231,328,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,231,328,782.05/221,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,432.44

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