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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,118.67, 527,281.86 and 220,949.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,118.67, 527,281.86 and 220,949.31 is: 304,885.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,118.67 : 527,281.86 = 220,949.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,118.67/527,281.86 = 220,949.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,118.67x = 527,281.86 × 220,949.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,118.67x = 116,502,563,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,502,563,142.52/382,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,885.82

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