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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,495.44, 500,282.96 and 219,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,495.44, 500,282.96 and 219,334.44 is: 302,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,495.44 : 500,282.96 = 219,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,495.44/500,282.96 = 219,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,495.44x = 500,282.96 × 219,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,495.44x = 109,729,282,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,729,282,873.14/362,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,705.28

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