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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,712.04, 506,064.42 and 213,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,712.04, 506,064.42 and 213,856.22 is: 295,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,712.04 : 506,064.42 = 213,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,712.04/506,064.42 = 213,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,712.04x = 506,064.42 × 213,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,712.04x = 108,225,025,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,225,025,202.85/366,712.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,122.64

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