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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,872.90, 488,809.35 and 220,119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,872.90, 488,809.35 and 220,119.30 is: 330,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,872.90 : 488,809.35 = 220,119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,872.90/488,809.35 = 220,119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,872.90x = 488,809.35 × 220,119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,872.90x = 107,596,371,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596,371,955.46/325,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,178.95

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