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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,162.72, 501,764.88 and 244,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,162.72, 501,764.88 and 244,723.36 is: 337,194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,162.72 : 501,764.88 = 244,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,162.72/501,764.88 = 244,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,162.72x = 501,764.88 × 244,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,162.72x = 122,793,587,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,793,587,363.60/364,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,194.28

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