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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,609.03, 492,170.92 and 220,686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,609.03, 492,170.92 and 220,686.76 is: 304,578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,609.03 : 492,170.92 = 220,686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,609.03/492,170.92 = 220,686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,609.03x = 492,170.92 × 220,686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,609.03x = 108,615,605,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,615,605,701.02/356,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,578.96

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