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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,627.50, 492,196.37 and 220,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,627.50, 492,196.37 and 220,705.25 is: 304,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,627.50 : 492,196.37 = 220,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,627.50/492,196.37 = 220,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,627.50x = 492,196.37 × 220,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,627.50x = 108,630,319,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,630,319,325.43/356,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,604.44

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