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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,625.79, 452,263.10 and 220,258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,625.79, 452,263.10 and 220,258.09 is: 304,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,625.79 : 452,263.10 = 220,258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,625.79/452,263.10 = 220,258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,625.79x = 452,263.10 × 220,258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,625.79x = 99,614,606,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,614,606,047.52/327,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,049.96

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