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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,488.46, 654,541.78 and 220,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,488.46, 654,541.78 and 220,214.09 is: 330,224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,488.46 : 654,541.78 = 220,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,488.46/654,541.78 = 220,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,488.46x = 654,541.78 × 220,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,488.46x = 144,139,322,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,139,322,445.87/436,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,224.82

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