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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,991.15, 615,164.35 and 220,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,991.15, 615,164.35 and 220,230.13 is: 330,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,991.15 : 615,164.35 = 220,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,991.15/615,164.35 = 220,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,991.15x = 615,164.35 × 220,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,991.15x = 135,477,720,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,477,720,594.89/409,991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,440.60

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