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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,003.80, 497,472.20 and 356,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,003.80, 497,472.20 and 356,003.80 is: 497,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,003.80 : 497,472.20 = 356,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,003.80/497,472.20 = 356,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,003.80x = 497,472.20 × 356,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,003.80x = 177,101,993,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,101,993,594.36/356,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,472.20

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