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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,807.52, 492,387 and 220,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,807.52, 492,387 and 220,805.28 is: 304,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,807.52 : 492,387 = 220,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,807.52/492,387 = 220,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,807.52x = 492,387 × 220,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,807.52x = 108,721,649,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,721,649,403.36/356,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,706.72

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