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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,624.95, 452,261.93 and 220,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,624.95, 452,261.93 and 220,257.25 is: 304,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,624.95 : 452,261.93 = 220,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,624.95/452,261.93 = 220,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,624.95x = 452,261.93 × 220,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,624.95x = 99,613,966,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,613,966,749.55/327,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,048.78

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