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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,051.28, 502,349.24 and 211,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,051.28, 502,349.24 and 211,057.56 is: 291,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,051.28 : 502,349.24 = 211,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,051.28/502,349.24 = 211,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,051.28x = 502,349.24 × 211,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,051.28x = 106,024,603,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024,603,806.97/364,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,235.36

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