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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,690.63, 1,088,539.42 and 220,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,690.63, 1,088,539.42 and 220,256 is: 330,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,690.63 : 1,088,539.42 = 220,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,690.63/1,088,539.42 = 220,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,690.63x = 1,088,539.42 × 220,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,690.63x = 239,757,338,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,757,338,491.52/725,690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,385.05

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