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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,697.44, 502,132.25 and 268,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,697.44, 502,132.25 and 268,037.52 is: 370,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,697.44 : 502,132.25 = 268,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,697.44/502,132.25 = 268,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,697.44x = 502,132.25 × 268,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,697.44x = 134,590,283,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,590,283,002.02/363,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,061.12

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