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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,695.44, 502,129.49 and 268,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,695.44, 502,129.49 and 268,035.52 is: 370,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,695.44 : 502,129.49 = 268,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,695.44/502,129.49 = 268,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,695.44x = 502,129.49 × 268,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,695.44x = 134,588,536,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,588,536,363.98/363,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,058.36

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