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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,459.03, 503,008.86 and 221,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,459.03, 503,008.86 and 221,191.36 is: 305,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,459.03 : 503,008.86 = 221,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,459.03/503,008.86 = 221,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,459.03x = 503,008.86 × 221,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,459.03x = 111,261,213,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,261,213,835.45/364,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,277.70

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