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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,050.44, 502,348.07 and 211,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,050.44, 502,348.07 and 211,056.72 is: 291,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,050.44 : 502,348.07 = 211,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,050.44/502,348.07 = 211,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,050.44x = 502,348.07 × 211,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,050.44x = 106,023,934,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,023,934,897.25/364,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,234.19

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