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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,567.76, 582,934.20 and 220,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,567.76, 582,934.20 and 220,166.80 is: 330,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,567.76 : 582,934.20 = 220,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,567.76/582,934.20 = 220,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,567.76x = 582,934.20 × 220,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,567.76x = 128,342,757,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,342,757,424.56/388,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,296.98

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