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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,093.80, 388,640.70 and 220,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,093.80, 388,640.70 and 220,213.80 is: 330,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,093.80 : 388,640.70 = 220,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,093.80/388,640.70 = 220,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,093.80x = 388,640.70 × 220,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,093.80x = 85,584,045,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,584,045,381.66/259,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,320.70

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