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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,529.59, 330,754.86 and 58,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,529.59, 330,754.86 and 58,424.76 is: 87,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,529.59 : 330,754.86 = 58,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,529.59/330,754.86 = 58,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,529.59x = 330,754.86 × 58,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,529.59x = 19,324,273,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,273,314.33/220,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,626.67

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