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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,617.13, 583,009.05 and 220,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,617.13, 583,009.05 and 220,218.13 is: 330,374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,617.13 : 583,009.05 = 220,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,617.13/583,009.05 = 220,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,617.13x = 583,009.05 × 220,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,617.13x = 128,389,162,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,389,162,764.08/388,617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,374.43

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