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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,636.34, 492,208.49 and 220,714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,636.34, 492,208.49 and 220,714.05 is: 304,616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,636.34 : 492,208.49 = 220,714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,636.34/492,208.49 = 220,714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,636.34x = 492,208.49 × 220,714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,636.34x = 108,637,328,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,637,328,168.71/356,636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,616.54

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