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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,050.17, 498,264.80 and 199,905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,050.17, 498,264.80 and 199,905.21 is: 275,877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,050.17 : 498,264.80 = 199,905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,050.17/498,264.80 = 199,905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,050.17x = 498,264.80 × 199,905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,050.17x = 99,605,730,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605,730,348.57/361,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,877.81

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