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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,979.44, 502,153.56 and 220,689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,979.44, 502,153.56 and 220,689.36 is: 304,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,979.44 : 502,153.56 = 220,689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,979.44/502,153.56 = 220,689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,979.44x = 502,153.56 × 220,689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,979.44x = 110,819,947,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819,947,778.12/363,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,467.60

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