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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,610.46, 539,056.95 and 220,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,610.46, 539,056.95 and 220,834.46 is: 304,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,610.46 : 539,056.95 = 220,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,610.46/539,056.95 = 220,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,610.46x = 539,056.95 × 220,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,610.46x = 119,042,350,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,042,350,462.50/390,610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,759.76

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