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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,612.40, 570,739.80 and 220,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,612.40, 570,739.80 and 220,733.78 is: 330,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,612.40 : 570,739.80 = 220,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,612.40/570,739.80 = 220,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,612.40x = 570,739.80 × 220,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,612.40x = 125,981,553,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,981,553,450.44/380,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,996.98

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