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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,956.01, 492,597.90 and 220,962.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,956.01, 492,597.90 and 220,962.86 is: 304,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,956.01 : 492,597.90 = 220,962.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,956.01/492,597.90 = 220,962.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,956.01x = 492,597.90 × 220,962.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,956.01x = 108,845,838,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,845,838,351.01/356,956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,927.88

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