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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,055.92, 408,067.80 and 220,576.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,055.92, 408,067.80 and 220,576.88 is: 304,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,055.92 : 408,067.80 = 220,576.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,055.92/408,067.80 = 220,576.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,055.92x = 408,067.80 × 220,576.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,055.92x = 90,010,322,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010,322,152.46/296,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,031.49

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