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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,696.07, 502,130.34 and 268,036.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,696.07, 502,130.34 and 268,036.15 is: 370,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,696.07 : 502,130.34 = 268,036.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,696.07/502,130.34 = 268,036.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,696.07x = 502,130.34 × 268,036.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,696.07x = 134,589,083,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589,083,131.79/363,696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,059.22

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