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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,308.64, 898,841.28 and 220,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,308.64, 898,841.28 and 220,099.04 is: 330,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,308.64 : 898,841.28 = 220,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,308.64/898,841.28 = 220,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,308.64x = 898,841.28 × 220,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,308.64x = 197,834,102,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,834,102,840.37/599,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,103.87

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