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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,259.15, 444,730.23 and 220,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,259.15, 444,730.23 and 220,498.04 is: 304,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,259.15 : 444,730.23 = 220,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,259.15/444,730.23 = 220,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,259.15x = 444,730.23 × 220,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,259.15x = 98,062,141,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,062,141,820.10/322,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,295.92

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