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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,966.48, 502,086.60 and 236,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,966.48, 502,086.60 and 236,595.60 is: 326,380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,966.48 : 502,086.60 = 236,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,966.48/502,086.60 = 236,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,966.48x = 502,086.60 × 236,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,966.48x = 118,791,480,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,791,480,378.96/363,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,380.28

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