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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,387.04, 500,013.60 and 219,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,387.04, 500,013.60 and 219,144 is: 302,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,387.04 : 500,013.60 = 219,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,387.04/500,013.60 = 219,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,387.04x = 500,013.60 × 219,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,387.04x = 109,574,980,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574,980,358.40/362,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,370.03

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