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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,194.96, 555,033.59 and 220,911.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,194.96, 555,033.59 and 220,911.09 is: 304,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,194.96 : 555,033.59 = 220,911.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,194.96/555,033.59 = 220,911.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,194.96x = 555,033.59 × 220,911.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,194.96x = 122,613,075,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613,075,905.79/402,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,859.80

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