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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,647.47, 492,223.86 and 220,725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,647.47, 492,223.86 and 220,725.15 is: 304,631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,647.47 : 492,223.86 = 220,725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,647.47/492,223.86 = 220,725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,647.47x = 492,223.86 × 220,725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,647.47x = 108,646,185,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,646,185,332.08/356,647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,631.87

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