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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,566.60, 429,849.90 and 220,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,566.60, 429,849.90 and 220,134.60 is: 330,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,566.60 : 429,849.90 = 220,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,566.60/429,849.90 = 220,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,566.60x = 429,849.90 × 220,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,566.60x = 94,624,835,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,624,835,796.54/286,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,201.90

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