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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,994.24, 500,942.88 and 219,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,994.24, 500,942.88 and 219,780.48 is: 303,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,994.24 : 500,942.88 = 219,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,994.24/500,942.88 = 219,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,994.24x = 500,942.88 × 219,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,994.24x = 110,097,466,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,097,466,618.98/362,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,303.62

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