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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,561.91, 557,339.88 and 220,803.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,561.91, 557,339.88 and 220,803.81 is: 331,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,561.91 : 557,339.88 = 220,803.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,561.91/557,339.88 = 220,803.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,561.91x = 557,339.88 × 220,803.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,561.91x = 123,062,768,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,062,768,968.94/371,561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,203.94

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