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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,632.77, 452,272.69 and 220,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,632.77, 452,272.69 and 220,265.05 is: 304,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,632.77 : 452,272.69 = 220,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,632.77/452,272.69 = 220,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,632.77x = 452,272.69 × 220,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,632.77x = 99,619,866,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619,866,676.48/327,632.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,059.53

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