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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,185.02, 499,846.95 and 211,330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,185.02, 499,846.95 and 211,330.62 is: 291,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,185.02 : 499,846.95 = 211,330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,185.02/499,846.95 = 211,330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,185.02x = 499,846.95 × 211,330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,185.02x = 105,632,965,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632,965,848.61/362,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,654.71

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