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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,621.95, 452,257.79 and 220,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,621.95, 452,257.79 and 220,254.26 is: 304,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,621.95 : 452,257.79 = 220,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,621.95/452,257.79 = 220,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,621.95x = 452,257.79 × 220,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,621.95x = 99,611,701,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,611,701,503.13/327,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,044.66

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