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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,611.40, 570,738.30 and 220,732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,611.40, 570,738.30 and 220,732.78 is: 330,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,611.40 : 570,738.30 = 220,732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,611.40/570,738.30 = 220,732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,611.40x = 570,738.30 × 220,732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,611.40x = 125,980,651,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,980,651,611.47/380,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,995.48

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