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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,196.96, 502,413.19 and 243,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,196.96, 502,413.19 and 243,367.98 is: 335,728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,196.96 : 502,413.19 = 243,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,196.96/502,413.19 = 243,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,196.96x = 502,413.19 × 243,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,196.96x = 122,271,283,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,271,283,175.66/364,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,728.46

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