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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,902.91, 492,524.70 and 220,909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,902.91, 492,524.70 and 220,909.78 is: 304,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,902.91 : 492,524.70 = 220,909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,902.91/492,524.70 = 220,909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,902.91x = 492,524.70 × 220,909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,902.91x = 108,803,524,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803,524,151.43/356,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,854.69

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