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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,112.98, 554,921.70 and 220,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,112.98, 554,921.70 and 220,841.22 is: 304,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,112.98 : 554,921.70 = 220,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,112.98/554,921.70 = 220,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,112.98x = 554,921.70 × 220,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,112.98x = 122,549,585,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,549,585,232.47/402,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,764.06

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