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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,207.91, 502,643.67 and 211,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,207.91, 502,643.67 and 211,292.87 is: 291,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,207.91 : 502,643.67 = 211,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,207.91/502,643.67 = 211,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,207.91x = 502,643.67 × 211,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,207.91x = 106,205,023,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205,023,621.63/364,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,605.48

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