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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,426.12, 445,013.84 and 220,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,426.12, 445,013.84 and 220,732.80 is: 304,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,426.12 : 445,013.84 = 220,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,426.12/445,013.84 = 220,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,426.12x = 445,013.84 × 220,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,426.12x = 98,229,150,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,150,941.95/322,426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,656.31

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