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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,632.83, 492,203.66 and 220,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,632.83, 492,203.66 and 220,710.56 is: 304,611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,632.83 : 492,203.66 = 220,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,632.83/492,203.66 = 220,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,632.83x = 492,203.66 × 220,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,632.83x = 108,634,541,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,634,541,868.08/356,632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,611.73

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