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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,276.56, 494,369.48 and 215,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,276.56, 494,369.48 and 215,006.16 is: 296,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,276.56 : 494,369.48 = 215,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,276.56/494,369.48 = 215,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,276.56x = 494,369.48 × 215,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,276.56x = 106,292,483,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292,483,516.00/358,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,677.19

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