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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,103.58, 355,359.03 and 220,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,103.58, 355,359.03 and 220,225.82 is: 303,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,103.58 : 355,359.03 = 220,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,103.58/355,359.03 = 220,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,103.58x = 355,359.03 × 220,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,103.58x = 78,259,233,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,259,233,776.15/258,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,208.63

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