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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,616.23, 492,180.80 and 220,693.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,616.23, 492,180.80 and 220,693.95 is: 304,588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,616.23 : 492,180.80 = 220,693.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,616.23/492,180.80 = 220,693.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,616.23x = 492,180.80 × 220,693.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,616.23x = 108,621,323,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,621,323,762.69/356,616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,588.84

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