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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,283.10, 863,049.21 and 220,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,283.10, 863,049.21 and 220,297.14 is: 330,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,283.10 : 863,049.21 = 220,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,283.10/863,049.21 = 220,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,283.10x = 863,049.21 × 220,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,283.10x = 190,127,272,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127,272,642.26/575,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,493.41

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