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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,051.78, 502,349.93 and 211,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,051.78, 502,349.93 and 211,058.06 is: 291,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,051.78 : 502,349.93 = 211,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,051.78/502,349.93 = 211,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,051.78x = 502,349.93 × 211,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,051.78x = 106,025,001,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,025,001,666.94/364,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,236.05

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