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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,369.92, 331,857.64 and 81,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,369.92, 331,857.64 and 81,095.74 is: 121,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,369.92 : 331,857.64 = 81,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,369.92/331,857.64 = 81,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,369.92x = 331,857.64 × 81,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,369.92x = 26,912,240,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912,240,890.45/221,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,571.35

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