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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,615.51, 492,179.87 and 220,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,615.51, 492,179.87 and 220,693.24 is: 304,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,615.51 : 492,179.87 = 220,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,615.51/492,179.87 = 220,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,615.51x = 492,179.87 × 220,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,615.51x = 108,620,770,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,620,770,173.08/356,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,587.90

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