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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,717.92, 629,244.24 and 220,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,717.92, 629,244.24 and 220,000 is: 329,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,717.92 : 629,244.24 = 220,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,717.92/629,244.24 = 220,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,717.92x = 629,244.24 × 220,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,717.92x = 138,433,732,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,433,732,800/419,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,825.64

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