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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,950.76, 545,322.36 and 221,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,950.76, 545,322.36 and 221,364.56 is: 331,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,950.76 : 545,322.36 = 221,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,950.76/545,322.36 = 221,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,950.76x = 545,322.36 × 221,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,950.76x = 120,715,044,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715,044,279.56/363,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,679.60

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