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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,794.40, 1,183,191.60 and 220,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,794.40, 1,183,191.60 and 220,174.40 is: 330,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,794.40 : 1,183,191.60 = 220,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,794.40/1,183,191.60 = 220,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,794.40x = 1,183,191.60 × 220,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,794.40x = 260,508,500,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,508,500,615.04/788,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,261.60

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