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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,695.68, 492,290.88 and 220,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,695.68, 492,290.88 and 220,773.36 is: 304,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,695.68 : 492,290.88 = 220,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,695.68/492,290.88 = 220,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,695.68x = 492,290.88 × 220,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,695.68x = 108,684,711,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,684,711,674.96/356,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,698.70

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