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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,682.74, 541,843.14 and 220,567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,682.74, 541,843.14 and 220,567.74 is: 304,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,682.74 : 541,843.14 = 220,567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,682.74/541,843.14 = 220,567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,682.74x = 541,843.14 × 220,567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,682.74x = 119,513,116,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,513,116,824.30/392,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,350.32

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