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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,305.20, 497,755.80 and 220,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,305.20, 497,755.80 and 220,039.20 is: 329,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,305.20 : 497,755.80 = 220,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,305.20/497,755.80 = 220,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,305.20x = 497,755.80 × 220,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,305.20x = 109,525,788,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,525,788,027.36/332,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,593.96

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