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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,263, 505,449.62 and 221,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,263, 505,449.62 and 221,068.98 is: 305,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,263 : 505,449.62 = 221,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,263/505,449.62 = 221,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,263x = 505,449.62 × 221,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,263x = 111,739,231,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,739,231,934.79/366,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,079.22

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