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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,101.21, 499,676.42 and 226,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,101.21, 499,676.42 and 226,127.07 is: 312,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,101.21 : 499,676.42 = 226,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,101.21/499,676.42 = 226,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,101.21x = 499,676.42 × 226,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,101.21x = 112,990,363,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,990,363,326.69/362,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,040.83

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