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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,754.28, 502,210.68 and 268,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,754.28, 502,210.68 and 268,094.36 is: 370,139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,754.28 : 502,210.68 = 268,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,754.28/502,210.68 = 268,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,754.28x = 502,210.68 × 268,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,754.28x = 134,639,850,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639,850,839.77/363,754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,139.56

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