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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,538.33, 512,766.68 and 220,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,538.33, 512,766.68 and 220,635.33 is: 304,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,538.33 : 512,766.68 = 220,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,538.33/512,766.68 = 220,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,538.33x = 512,766.68 × 220,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,538.33x = 113,134,444,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,134,444,551.63/371,538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,502.75

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