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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,855.20, 507,699.60 and 220,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,855.20, 507,699.60 and 220,465.60 is: 330,318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,855.20 : 507,699.60 = 220,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,855.20/507,699.60 = 220,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,855.20x = 507,699.60 × 220,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,855.20x = 111,930,296,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,930,296,933.76/338,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,318.96

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