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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,063.01, 498,273.93 and 216,018.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,063.01, 498,273.93 and 216,018.11 is: 298,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,063.01 : 498,273.93 = 216,018.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,063.01/498,273.93 = 216,018.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,063.01x = 498,273.93 × 216,018.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,063.01x = 107,636,190,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,636,190,129.50/361,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,109.16

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