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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,628.52, 492,197.76 and 220,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,628.52, 492,197.76 and 220,706.26 is: 304,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,628.52 : 492,197.76 = 220,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,628.52/492,197.76 = 220,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,628.52x = 492,197.76 × 220,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,628.52x = 108,631,126,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,631,126,789.98/356,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,605.83

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