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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,410.80, 1,292,116.20 and 221,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,410.80, 1,292,116.20 and 221,713.30 is: 332,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,410.80 : 1,292,116.20 = 221,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,410.80/1,292,116.20 = 221,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,410.80x = 1,292,116.20 × 221,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,410.80x = 286,479,346,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,479,346,685.46/861,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,569.95

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