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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,258.15, 444,728.85 and 220,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,258.15, 444,728.85 and 220,497.04 is: 304,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,258.15 : 444,728.85 = 220,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,258.15/444,728.85 = 220,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,258.15x = 444,728.85 × 220,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,258.15x = 98,061,392,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,061,392,803.96/322,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,294.54

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