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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,121.51, 507,800.21 and 220,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,121.51, 507,800.21 and 220,908.26 is: 304,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,121.51 : 507,800.21 = 220,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,121.51/507,800.21 = 220,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,121.51x = 507,800.21 × 220,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,121.51x = 112,177,260,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,177,260,983.69/368,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,728.90

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