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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,050.06, 498,092.22 and 217,730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,050.06, 498,092.22 and 217,730.46 is: 300,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,050.06 : 498,092.22 = 217,730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,050.06/498,092.22 = 217,730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,050.06x = 498,092.22 × 217,730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,050.06x = 108,449,848,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,449,848,183.02/361,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,373.44

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