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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,275.31, 541,295.26 and 220,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,275.31, 541,295.26 and 220,169.95 is: 303,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,275.31 : 541,295.26 = 220,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,275.31/541,295.26 = 220,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,275.31x = 541,295.26 × 220,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,275.31x = 119,176,948,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,176,948,425.77/392,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,809.46

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