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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,604.53, 554,211.99 and 220,311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,604.53, 554,211.99 and 220,311.81 is: 304,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,604.53 : 554,211.99 = 220,311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,604.53/554,211.99 = 220,311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,604.53x = 554,211.99 × 220,311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,604.53x = 122,099,446,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,099,446,640.60/401,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,029.06

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