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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,870.40, 488,805.60 and 220,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,870.40, 488,805.60 and 220,116.80 is: 330,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,870.40 : 488,805.60 = 220,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,870.40/488,805.60 = 220,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,870.40x = 488,805.60 × 220,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,870.40x = 107,594,324,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,594,324,494.08/325,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,175.20

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