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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,979.47, 527,100.80 and 220,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,979.47, 527,100.80 and 220,844.90 is: 304,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,979.47 : 527,100.80 = 220,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,979.47/527,100.80 = 220,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,979.47x = 527,100.80 × 220,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,979.47x = 116,407,523,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,407,523,465.92/381,979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,748.12

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