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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,712.52, 332,336.58 and 103,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,712.52, 332,336.58 and 103,286.20 is: 154,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,712.52 : 332,336.58 = 103,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,712.52/332,336.58 = 103,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,712.52x = 332,336.58 × 103,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,712.52x = 34,325,782,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325,782,469.20/221,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,821.13

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