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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,868.40, 488,802.60 and 220,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,868.40, 488,802.60 and 220,114.80 is: 330,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,868.40 : 488,802.60 = 220,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,868.40/488,802.60 = 220,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,868.40x = 488,802.60 × 220,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,868.40x = 107,592,686,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,592,686,538.48/325,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,172.20

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