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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,167.26, 331,848.90 and 115,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,167.26, 331,848.90 and 115,961.22 is: 173,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,167.26 : 331,848.90 = 115,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,167.26/331,848.90 = 115,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,167.26x = 331,848.90 × 115,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,167.26x = 38,481,603,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481,603,299.66/221,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,993.22

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