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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,517.95, 501,581.49 and 220,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,517.95, 501,581.49 and 220,194.73 is: 303,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,517.95 : 501,581.49 = 220,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,517.95/501,581.49 = 220,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,517.95x = 501,581.49 × 220,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,517.95x = 110,445,600,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,445,600,763.55/363,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,824.34

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