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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,193.97, 555,032.25 and 220,910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,193.97, 555,032.25 and 220,910.15 is: 304,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,193.97 : 555,032.25 = 220,910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,193.97/555,032.25 = 220,910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,193.97x = 555,032.25 × 220,910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,193.97x = 122,612,258,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,612,258,989.92/402,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,858.52

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