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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,231.80, 543,347.70 and 220,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,231.80, 543,347.70 and 220,514.20 is: 330,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,231.80 : 543,347.70 = 220,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,231.80/543,347.70 = 220,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,231.80x = 543,347.70 × 220,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,231.80x = 119,815,883,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,815,883,387.34/362,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,771.30

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