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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,019.88, 438,330.80 and 221,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,019.88, 438,330.80 and 221,410.21 is: 331,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,019.88 : 438,330.80 = 221,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,019.88/438,330.80 = 221,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,019.88x = 438,330.80 × 221,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,019.88x = 97,050,914,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,050,914,477.47/293,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,209.32

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