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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,271.52, 502,701.12 and 200,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,271.52, 502,701.12 and 200,946.72 is: 277,310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,271.52 : 502,701.12 = 200,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,271.52/502,701.12 = 200,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,271.52x = 502,701.12 × 200,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,271.52x = 101,016,141,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,016,141,204.33/364,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,310.02

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