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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,958.99, 554,668.43 and 220,670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,958.99, 554,668.43 and 220,670.19 is: 304,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,958.99 : 554,668.43 = 220,670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,958.99/554,668.43 = 220,670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,958.99x = 554,668.43 × 220,670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,958.99x = 122,398,786,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398,786,731.75/401,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,505.66

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