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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,632.78, 452,272.70 and 220,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,632.78, 452,272.70 and 220,265.04 is: 304,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,632.78 : 452,272.70 = 220,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,632.78/452,272.70 = 220,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,632.78x = 452,272.70 × 220,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,632.78x = 99,619,864,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619,864,356.41/327,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,059.52

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