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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,237.60, 442,402.80 and 220,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,237.60, 442,402.80 and 220,004.80 is: 329,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,237.60 : 442,402.80 = 220,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,237.60/442,402.80 = 220,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,237.60x = 442,402.80 × 220,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,237.60x = 97,330,739,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,330,739,533.44/295,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,669.19

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