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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,270.44, 331,963.98 and 116,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,270.44, 331,963.98 and 116,061.16 is: 174,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,270.44 : 331,963.98 = 116,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,270.44/331,963.98 = 116,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,270.44x = 331,963.98 × 116,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,270.44x = 38,528,124,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,124,597.02/221,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,122.33

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