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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,270.88, 497,199.56 and 199,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,270.88, 497,199.56 and 199,122.44 is: 274,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,270.88 : 497,199.56 = 199,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,270.88/497,199.56 = 199,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,270.88x = 497,199.56 × 199,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,270.88x = 99,003,589,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,003,589,554.13/360,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,803.20

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