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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,150.62, 495,686.37 and 216,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,150.62, 495,686.37 and 216,055.30 is: 298,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,150.62 : 495,686.37 = 216,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,150.62/495,686.37 = 216,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,150.62x = 495,686.37 × 216,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,150.62x = 107,095,667,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,095,667,376.26/359,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,191.51

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