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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,269.70, 429,404.55 and 220,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,269.70, 429,404.55 and 220,044.10 is: 330,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,269.70 : 429,404.55 = 220,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,269.70/429,404.55 = 220,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,269.70x = 429,404.55 × 220,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,269.70x = 94,487,937,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,487,937,740.66/286,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,066.15

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