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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,750.07, 554,419.31 and 220,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,750.07, 554,419.31 and 220,473.75 is: 304,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,750.07 : 554,419.31 = 220,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,750.07/554,419.31 = 220,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,750.07x = 554,419.31 × 220,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,750.07x = 122,234,904,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,234,904,348.11/401,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,256.09

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