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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,137.80, 501,144.42 and 219,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,137.80, 501,144.42 and 219,816.76 is: 303,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,137.80 : 501,144.42 = 219,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,137.80/501,144.42 = 219,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,137.80x = 501,144.42 × 219,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,137.80x = 110,159,942,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,159,942,696.48/363,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,355.76

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