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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,370.03, 499,230.50 and 237,483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,370.03, 499,230.50 and 237,483.95 is: 328,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,370.03 : 499,230.50 = 237,483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,370.03/499,230.50 = 237,483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,370.03x = 499,230.50 × 237,483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,370.03x = 118,559,227,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,559,227,416.90/361,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,082.63

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