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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,423.40, 863,135.10 and 220,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,423.40, 863,135.10 and 220,254.60 is: 330,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,423.40 : 863,135.10 = 220,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,423.40/863,135.10 = 220,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,423.40x = 863,135.10 × 220,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,423.40x = 190,109,476,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,109,476,196.46/575,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,381.90

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