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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,289.74, 331,934.81 and 94,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,289.74, 331,934.81 and 94,847.93 is: 142,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,289.74 : 331,934.81 = 94,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,289.74/331,934.81 = 94,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,289.74x = 331,934.81 × 94,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,289.74x = 31,483,329,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483,329,623.44/221,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,271.98

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