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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,448.89, 498,802.40 and 200,306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,448.89, 498,802.40 and 200,306.59 is: 276,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,448.89 : 498,802.40 = 200,306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,448.89/498,802.40 = 200,306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,448.89x = 498,802.40 × 200,306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,448.89x = 99,913,406,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913,406,330.43/361,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,424.72

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