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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,198.08, 502,552.80 and 220,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,198.08, 502,552.80 and 220,992.96 is: 304,945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,198.08 : 502,552.80 = 220,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,198.08/502,552.80 = 220,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,198.08x = 502,552.80 × 220,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,198.08x = 111,060,630,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,060,630,828.29/364,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,945.68

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