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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,766.30, 502,315.08 and 228,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,766.30, 502,315.08 and 228,034.18 is: 314,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,766.30 : 502,315.08 = 228,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,766.30/502,315.08 = 228,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,766.30x = 502,315.08 × 228,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,766.30x = 114,545,007,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545,007,369.43/363,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,886.25

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