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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,729.28, 502,176.18 and 268,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,729.28, 502,176.18 and 268,069.36 is: 370,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,729.28 : 502,176.18 = 268,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,729.28/502,176.18 = 268,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,729.28x = 502,176.18 × 268,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,729.28x = 134,618,047,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,618,047,179.85/363,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,105.06

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