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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,173.13, 538,482.68 and 220,418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,173.13, 538,482.68 and 220,418.19 is: 304,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,173.13 : 538,482.68 = 220,418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,173.13/538,482.68 = 220,418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,173.13x = 538,482.68 × 220,418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,173.13x = 118,691,377,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,691,377,671.95/390,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,201.82

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