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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,614.51, 492,178.49 and 220,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,614.51, 492,178.49 and 220,692.24 is: 304,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,614.51 : 492,178.49 = 220,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,614.51/492,178.49 = 220,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,614.51x = 492,178.49 × 220,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,614.51x = 108,619,970,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619,970,977.03/356,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,586.52

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