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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,419.28, 332,306.04 and 116,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,419.28, 332,306.04 and 116,300.24 is: 174,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,419.28 : 332,306.04 = 116,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,419.28/332,306.04 = 116,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,419.28x = 332,306.04 × 116,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,419.28x = 38,647,272,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,647,272,205.45/221,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,543.39

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