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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,964.30, 492,609.24 and 220,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,964.30, 492,609.24 and 220,971.12 is: 304,939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,964.30 : 492,609.24 = 220,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,964.30/492,609.24 = 220,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,964.30x = 492,609.24 × 220,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,964.30x = 108,852,415,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,852,415,485.15/356,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,939.22

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