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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,347.67, 898,899.87 and 220,138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,347.67, 898,899.87 and 220,138.07 is: 330,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,347.67 : 898,899.87 = 220,138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,347.67/898,899.87 = 220,138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,347.67x = 898,899.87 × 220,138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,347.67x = 197,882,082,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,882,082,505.05/599,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,162.43

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