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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,946.32, 513,247.56 and 221,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,946.32, 513,247.56 and 221,014.16 is: 304,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,946.32 : 513,247.56 = 221,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,946.32/513,247.56 = 221,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,946.32x = 513,247.56 × 221,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,946.32x = 113,434,978,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,434,978,345.45/371,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,976.75

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