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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,140.28, 502,528.98 and 202,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,140.28, 502,528.98 and 202,995.16 is: 280,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,140.28 : 502,528.98 = 202,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,140.28/502,528.98 = 202,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,140.28x = 502,528.98 × 202,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,140.28x = 102,010,950,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,010,950,699.74/364,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,141.90

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