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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,822.81, 513,159.22 and 220,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,822.81, 513,159.22 and 220,919.81 is: 304,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,822.81 : 513,159.22 = 220,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,822.81/513,159.22 = 220,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,822.81x = 513,159.22 × 220,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,822.81x = 113,367,038,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,367,038,941.20/371,822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,895.33

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