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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,951.70, 542,927.55 and 220,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,951.70, 542,927.55 and 220,234.10 is: 330,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,951.70 : 542,927.55 = 220,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,951.70/542,927.55 = 220,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,951.70x = 542,927.55 × 220,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,951.70x = 119,571,160,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,571,160,339.46/361,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,351.15

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