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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,977.13, 500,836.65 and 219,750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,977.13, 500,836.65 and 219,750.50 is: 303,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,977.13 : 500,836.65 = 219,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,977.13/500,836.65 = 219,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,977.13x = 500,836.65 × 219,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,977.13x = 110,059,104,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,059,104,255.83/362,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,212.23

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