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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,619.72, 492,185.64 and 220,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,619.72, 492,185.64 and 220,697.48 is: 304,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,619.72 : 492,185.64 = 220,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,619.72/492,185.64 = 220,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,619.72x = 492,185.64 × 220,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,619.72x = 108,624,130,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,624,130,440.19/356,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,593.73

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