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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,415.29, 541,543.46 and 220,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,415.29, 541,543.46 and 220,346.99 is: 304,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,415.29 : 541,543.46 = 220,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,415.29/541,543.46 = 220,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,415.29x = 541,543.46 × 220,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,415.29x = 119,327,467,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,327,467,555.73/392,415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,084.66

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