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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,028.40, 1,080,042.60 and 221,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,028.40, 1,080,042.60 and 221,392.40 is: 332,088.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,028.40 : 1,080,042.60 = 221,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,028.40/1,080,042.60 = 221,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,028.40x = 1,080,042.60 × 221,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,028.40x = 239,113,223,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,113,223,316.24/720,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,088.60

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