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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,622.16, 497,652.42 and 199,477.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,622.16, 497,652.42 and 199,477.07 is: 275,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,622.16 : 497,652.42 = 199,477.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,622.16/497,652.42 = 199,477.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,622.16x = 497,652.42 × 199,477.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,622.16x = 99,270,244,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,270,244,131.75/360,622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,274.95

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