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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,822.30, 685,233.45 and 220,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,822.30, 685,233.45 and 220,188.90 is: 330,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,822.30 : 685,233.45 = 220,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,822.30/685,233.45 = 220,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,822.30x = 685,233.45 × 220,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,822.30x = 150,880,799,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,880,799,598.71/456,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,283.35

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