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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,685.96, 452,346.06 and 220,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,685.96, 452,346.06 and 220,318.12 is: 304,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,685.96 : 452,346.06 = 220,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,685.96/452,346.06 = 220,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,685.96x = 452,346.06 × 220,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,685.96x = 99,660,033,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,660,033,528.61/327,685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,132.75

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