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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,219.25, 331,830.09 and 55,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,219.25, 331,830.09 and 55,007.25 is: 82,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,219.25 : 331,830.09 = 55,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,219.25/331,830.09 = 55,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,219.25x = 331,830.09 × 55,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,219.25x = 18,253,060,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,060,718.15/221,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,511.18

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