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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,511.70, 332,316.15 and 109,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,511.70, 332,316.15 and 109,245.70 is: 163,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,511.70 : 332,316.15 = 109,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,511.70/332,316.15 = 109,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,511.70x = 332,316.15 × 109,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,511.70x = 36,304,110,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,304,110,428.06/221,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,892.52

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