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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,164.66, 502,547.54 and 203,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,164.66, 502,547.54 and 203,016.48 is: 280,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,164.66 : 502,547.54 = 203,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,164.66/502,547.54 = 203,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,164.66x = 502,547.54 × 203,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,164.66x = 102,025,430,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,025,430,845.79/364,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,162.91

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