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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,691.77, 450,557.87 and 220,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,691.77, 450,557.87 and 220,357.44 is: 330,184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,691.77 : 450,557.87 = 220,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,691.77/450,557.87 = 220,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,691.77x = 450,557.87 × 220,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,691.77x = 99,283,778,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,283,778,805.05/300,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,184.56

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