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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,529.08, 304,359.18 and 214,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,529.08, 304,359.18 and 214,524.55 is: 296,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,529.08 : 304,359.18 = 214,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,529.08/304,359.18 = 214,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,529.08x = 304,359.18 × 214,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,529.08x = 65,292,516,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292,516,127.87/220,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,072.14

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