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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,237.70, 332,029.35 and 102,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,237.70, 332,029.35 and 102,923.70 is: 154,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,237.70 : 332,029.35 = 102,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,237.70/332,029.35 = 102,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,237.70x = 332,029.35 × 102,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,237.70x = 34,173,689,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173,689,210.60/221,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,465.94

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