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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,251.78, 501,279.62 and 210,296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,251.78, 501,279.62 and 210,296.45 is: 290,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,251.78 : 501,279.62 = 210,296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,251.78/501,279.62 = 210,296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,251.78x = 501,279.62 × 210,296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,251.78x = 105,417,320,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,417,320,985.47/363,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,204.56

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