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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,080.17, 842,979.81 and 220,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,080.17, 842,979.81 and 220,592.95 is: 330,834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,080.17 : 842,979.81 = 220,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,080.17/842,979.81 = 220,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,080.17x = 842,979.81 × 220,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,080.17x = 185,955,404,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,955,404,082.82/562,080.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,834.31

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