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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,774.82, 484,057.46 and 221,782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,774.82, 484,057.46 and 221,782.73 is: 306,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,774.82 : 484,057.46 = 221,782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,774.82/484,057.46 = 221,782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,774.82x = 484,057.46 × 221,782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,774.82x = 107,355,582,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,355,582,636.61/350,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,052.70

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