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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.02, 502,329.70 and 243,201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.02, 502,329.70 and 243,201.66 is: 335,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.02 : 502,329.70 = 243,201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.02/502,329.70 = 243,201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.02x = 502,329.70 × 243,201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.02x = 122,167,416,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,167,416,907.30/363,856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,757.58

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